What are the main reasons for a shriveled stem on a money tree?

The money tree is very common in our country and is a highly ornamental potted plant. It is now basically distributed throughout our country, but many people, when cultivating the money tree, often end up with a shriveled stem due to management issues, which lowers its ornamental value. So what exactly causes a money tree's stem to shrivel? Today the editor will give everyone a brief introduction, let's take a look below!

1. Overwatering

When the money tree is growing, its demand for water is not very great, and its drought tolerance is also relatively strong. So when we cultivate it, we do not need to water it often. If watered too much, it is very unfavorable to the root's breathing, and it will also affect the plant's absorption of water and nutrients, causing the stem to gradually shrivel. So when cultivating it, we must be sure to control watering well. Generally during the money tree's growing season, watering once about every two weeks is enough. If the climate is really too dry, then the watering frequency can be appropriately shortened, but the soil should still be kept dry.

2. Temperature too low

The money tree actually originally belongs to a plant of warm regions, so its temperature requirements are relatively high. The money tree likes to grow in a relatively warm environment, and its cold resistance is also relatively poor. So when cultivating the money tree, if the temperature is below 5 degrees, then the money tree is very easily damaged by freezing, and after being damaged by freezing, the money tree's stem will naturally gradually shrivel. So during the money tree's growing season, its temperature should be kept at around 25-30 degrees. If the temperature is below 10 degrees, then insulation work should be done in time to avoid freeze damage.

3. Root rot

Root rot is also a main reason causing the money tree's stem to shrivel. During the money tree's growth, if the roots rot, then not only will the money tree's breathing be affected. Its ability to absorb water and nutrients will also become worse as a result, thus causing the stem to shrivel. So when cultivating it, if root rot occurs, then be sure to immediately take the plant out of its pot. Then disinfect the scissors, and cut off the rotten roots. Then disinfect the cut with agents such as carbendazim, after which control the amount of water and fertilizer well, maintain good ventilation, and avoid root rot happening again.

4. Soil compaction

The money tree likes to grow in loose soil with sufficient fertility. Therefore we need to ensure soil quality; if the soil is compacted and heavy, then it will affect the growth of the money tree's roots, and water will also find it hard to penetrate. So every year we must be sure to do the work of repotting and changing the soil; if the soil is not changed regularly, then it is very easy for the money tree to develop various adverse phenomena such as a shriveled stem. If the stem shriveling is caused by the soil, then replace it with new soil in time, and plant it with sandy loam soil that has strong permeability. Then loosen the soil regularly to improve the soil's air permeability.

The above is a brief introduction to the reasons for a shriveled stem on the money tree. That is all for today's introduction; this article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!