The latest cultivation methods for the Money Tree, a step-by-step guide to growing it well
The Money Tree is actually the common Fortune Tree (Pachira aquatica) seen in everyday life, an ornamental plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. As a potted plant, the Money Tree is very popular in China and has very high ornamental value. Its seeds also have edible value and can be made into canned goods. It has a certain market in China, so how should the Money Tree be cultivated? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation methods for the Money Tree, let's take a look!
1. Soil selection
The Money Tree has very strong adaptability to soil and, under normal circumstances, can grow normally in most soils. However, when cultivating it artificially, the choice of soil is very important, because the quality of the soil has a very large bearing on the growth of the Money Tree. If you want to ensure that the Money Tree has high ornamental value, then you must choose soil with high permeability and sufficient fertility. You can use leaf mold, garden soil, etc. to mix your own. After mixing, apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer; bean cake fertilizer can be chosen as the base fertilizer, which can effectively improve soil fertility.
2. Propagation methods
The propagation methods of the Money Tree are divided into two types: seed propagation and cutting propagation. When using seed propagation, select plump, high-quality seeds, then scatter them on the soil and cover with a layer of fine soil. Keep the temperature at around 22 degrees, and they usually germinate in about 20 days. When the seedlings grow to about 6 cm tall, they can be transplanted and planted out. If using cutting propagation, then select healthy branches free of pests and diseases from the mother plant as cuttings. Keep the length at about 9 cm. Before cutting, first remove the leaves at the bottom completely, then insert them directly into moist river sand. Keep the temperature at around 25 degrees, and the cuttings can take root in about one month.
3. Water and fertilizer management
The Money Tree has a growth habit of liking moisture, so when planting, we should pay attention to keeping the soil moist and avoid drought. Usually, water when the soil is dry, and adjust the watering frequency according to the season. If it is spring or autumn, generally water about twice a week. If it is summer, then water about once every two days to maintain humidity. In winter, adjust it to once every 7 days, and reduce the amount of watering to avoid excessive water causing waterlogging and root rot. Then, during the growth period of the Money Tree from June to August, also do a good job of topdressing, applying a thin fertilizer about once every half month.
4. Points to note
When planting the Money Tree, be sure to control the light well. The Money Tree does not have a great demand for light and should not be exposed to direct sunlight, but it also needs a certain amount of scattered light. Especially in summer, if the leaves are exposed to the sun, the leaves will lose water and turn yellow. On the contrary, in winter, provide it with appropriate light. Then pay attention to controlling the temperature well. The suitable growth temperature for the Money Tree should be kept at around 20 degrees. In summer, the highest temperature must not exceed 30 degrees, and cooling work should be done well. In winter, the lowest temperature should also be kept above 10 degrees to help the Money Tree overwinter safely.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation methods for the Money Tree. The cultivation methods for the Money Tree are very simple, but we still need to do a good job in management to improve planting benefits as much as possible. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!