The best formaldehyde-absorbing plant, the "Money Tree" (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): how do you grow it so it thrives? What should you do when the leaves turn yellow? Use these six methods to solve yellowing leaves!

The Money Tree is a landscaping plant we are fairly familiar with, but its scientific name is not Money Tree, it is Zamioculcas zamiifolia. If someone asks you next time what Zamioculcas zamiifolia is, you will know it is the Money Tree. The Money Tree is unanimously recognized by everyone as the best formaldehyde-absorbing plant. So how do you grow the Money Tree so it thrives? What should you do when the leaves turn yellow?

I. Introduction to the Money Tree

1. The Money Tree is fairly drought-tolerant, but it is especially afraid of cold, and also afraid of strong sunlight. So in winter, never put it outdoors, and in summer, be careful not to put it somewhere with overly harsh sunlight.

2. What soil is best for planting the Money Tree? Peat soil is best; you cannot use soil such as coarse sand or coal cinders.

3. The Money Tree's main production areas: it is grown in Jiangsu, Guangdong and other places in our country.

4. What fertilizer is best for fertilizing the Money Tree? Cake fertilizer and compound fertilizer are best.

II. Why is the Money Tree said to be the best formaldehyde-absorbing plant?

1. During the day, the Money Tree can absorb carbon dioxide in the room while also releasing oxygen, and it can absorb some dust that even a vacuum cleaner finds hard to absorb.

2. The Money Tree can absorb formaldehyde and benzene series compounds, kill harmful bacteria in the air, and effectively purify the air.

3. The Money Tree can also regulate the humidity in a room; especially when the air conditioner is on, you feel dryness, so the Money Tree can balance the environment and protect the human body's skin.

III. How do you grow the Money Tree so it thrives?

1. How to grow a thriving Money Tree: light

The Money Tree's light needs are different from other plants; it only needs to be kept in partial shade. If it is in a fully shaded place, it will grow weakly. If it is in a place with full sunlight, it will wither and die.

2. How to grow a thriving Money Tree: soil

Growing the Money Tree does not require watering every day; just keep the soil on the dry side. In summer, water once a day or once every two days; in autumn, spring and winter, watering once every three or four days is suitable. You can also spray water on the leaves.

3. How to grow a thriving Money Tree: fertilizing

The Money Tree likes nitrogen fertilizer, so applying nitrogen fertilizer can make the Money Tree grow luxuriantly. If it truly lacks nitrogen fertilizer, the tree will not grow large, will be short and small, and the leaves will turn yellow.

4. How to grow a thriving Money Tree: wiping the leaves

Remember to wipe the Money Tree's leaves once a week, because when it absorbs dust and formaldehyde, other substances remain on the leaves, which will clog the stomata; after wiping them clean, they can continue to carry out respiration. It is best to wipe the leaves with beer.

5. How to grow a thriving Money Tree: changing the pot and soil

Generally, for a Money Tree you bought, if it has been a year, you need to change its soil, and you also need to remove the old roots and add new nutrients; only then can it grow luxuriantly.

IV. What should you do when the Money Tree's leaves turn yellow? These six methods help you solve it

1. The Money Tree's yellowing leaves may be an environmental problem

If only a small part on the outside turns yellow, that is a normal phenomenon.

Solution: just cut off the yellowing leaves.

2. The Money Tree's yellowing leaves may be due to overwatering

If you water too much at one time, it is not conducive to absorption and will cause the leaves to turn yellow.

Solution: water reasonably.

3. The Money Tree's yellowing leaves may be due to long-term lack of water

If you water once a week or once every half a month, it will cause a water shortage, and the leaves will turn yellow.

Solution: keep the soil sufficiently moist so it can grow and the leaves will not turn yellow.

4. The Money Tree's yellowing leaves may be due to insufficient sunlight

If it is in a dark place for a long time, the leaves will turn yellow because there is no sunlight.

Solution: it needs to be placed somewhere with sunlight.

5. The Money Tree's yellowing leaves may be due to lack of fertilizer

If the nutrients in the soil are insufficient and you do not fertilize, then the leaves will turn yellow.

Solution: pay attention to the Money Tree's soil fertilizer and apply fertilizer once at a certain time.

6. The Money Tree's yellowing leaves may be due to pests and diseases

If there are insects on the Money Tree or it has become diseased, it will also cause the leaves to turn yellow.

Solution: spray medicine once every so often to prevent and control pests and diseases.

7. Key points for Money Tree care:

(7.1) Do not water if not dry.

(7.2) When watering, water thoroughly.

(7.3) Avoid exposure to the sun.

V. Feng shui taboos for placing the Money Tree at home

1. It is good to put the Money Tree indoors; when the air conditioner is on, it is not so dry, keeping the body healthy.

2. It is good to put the Money Tree on the balcony; the balcony is the best place to place plants.

3. It is good to put the Money Tree on both sides of the TV cabinet; it can protect against radiation.