What are the cultivation methods and precautions for the money tree?

To cultivate a money tree, use acidic soil with good permeability. Water once a week in spring, once every 3 days in summer, and once every half a month in winter. Give it a growing environment of 25-32°C, and provide it with conditions with good light while avoiding direct sunlight as much as possible. During the growing season, apply fertilizer once a month; do not fertilize in winter.

1. Soil

The basic requirement for the soil is good permeability. The growing medium is mostly a mix of peat, coarse sand or washed coal cinder with a small amount of garden soil, and its pH should be adjusted to between 6 and 6.5, in a slightly acidic state. Whether to repot and change the soil is determined according to the growing season and growth conditions.

2. Water

The money tree is relatively drought-tolerant, but the most suitable growing environment should not be too wet, nor too dry; slightly dry is best. Watering should be adjusted in amount according to the different seasons. Water once a week in spring, once every 3 days in summer, and once every half a month in winter. You can use the method of spraying water, especially in winter. Do not water too much each time, as this will be detrimental to its growth.

3. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for the growth of the money tree is 25-32°C. When the summer temperature exceeds 35°C, use black netting for shade or spray water to lower the temperature. In winter, maintain a temperature above 10°C, and it is best to keep it in a greenhouse for cultivation.

4. Light

The money tree likes light and is also tolerant of shade. Create an environment for it with good light conditions while also avoiding direct sunlight. Especially at noon in summer, avoid direct sunlight to prevent scorching.

5. Nutrients

During the growing season, apply fertilizer once a month; do not fertilize in winter.

6. Disease and pest prevention

Pay attention to preventing fungal infection and disinfection, and controlling corm rot, brown spot disease, etc. You can alternately use thiophanate-methyl suspension concentrate at 1500 times dilution and Ridomil at 1000 times dilution. The leaves are easily harmed by scale insects, and 20% buprofezin wettable powder at 1000 times dilution can be sprayed to eliminate them.