How to Care for a Money Tree in Winter: Detailed Winter Care Tips
The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is deeply loved by the public because of its meaning of wealth. As temperatures gradually drop and winter approaches, many friends get anxious since the money tree itself is not cold-resistant. How should the money tree be cared for in winter? Below, the editor will give you a brief introduction.
1. Move it indoors
The money tree grows at a temperature of 20-30 degrees, and in winter it must not go below 5 degrees, otherwise it will suffer cold damage and die, so in winter it can be moved indoors for care. But when growing it indoors, there is one thing to note: first, do not place it in the kitchen, as a large amount of cooking fumes will cause the money tree's leaves to turn yellow. Also, do not smoke indoors, as this will also cause its leaves to turn yellow. If in winter all the leaves wither and fall off, then it will be extremely difficult to survive in spring.
2. Keep it warm
In winter, if it is grown in the south, there is no need to pay attention to this issue. Low temperatures in the south are at least a few degrees, and growing it indoors can basically ensure safe overwintering. But if it is grown in the north, then some temperature changes need attention. When temperatures are low, it should be moved promptly to a warm indoor location for care so that it can overwinter safely. If the temperature stays below 10 degrees for a long time, it may cause it to die. Once the money tree is found to be frostbitten, promptly move it to a warm place to keep it warm, and then drench the roots with agents such as naphthalene acetic acid.
3. Increase light
⟦NL>The money tree is a light-loving plant. In an environment with sufficient light, it grows robustly, with short leaf nodes, wide leaves, and deep green leaf color. If it is kept in a dark, low-light environment for a long time, then its branches will be thin, the leaf stalks will be loose, and the leaf color will turn light green. In winter, the duration of light is short, and the light intensity is weak. If it is cared for indoors, this is even more serious, so it needs to be ensured sufficient light. It can be placed in a sunny spot so that its leaves face the sun, and when necessary, light can be increased artificially.4. Reduce watering
In winter, the money tree basically stops growing, so the water it consumes will naturally be reduced. Moreover, in winter, if the soil is waterlogged, it may also cause frost damage to the money tree's root system. Therefore, watering in winter should be appropriately reduced. If the room temperature is kept at around 10 degrees, then a small watering can be given once every week, and never flood-irrigate.
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