What kind of growing environment does the money tree like?

Money tree

The money tree, also known as Zamioculcas zamiifolia and "golden pine." The money tree is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant, and is a very rare foliage plant with underground tubers, native to tropical Africa. The above-ground part of the money tree has no main stem; adventitious buds sprout from the tuber to form large compound leaves, and the leaflets are fleshy with short petiolules, firm and deep green; the underground part is a swollen tuber. Pinnate compound leaves emerge from the top of the tuber, the leaf rachis is stout, and the leaflets are opposite or nearly opposite along the rachis. The base of the petiole is swollen and woody; each compound leaf has 6 to 10 pairs of leaflets and lives for more than 5 years, being constantly renewed by new leaves.

Ecological habits of the money tree

The money tree is native to the tropical (savanna) climate zone of eastern Africa with relatively low rainfall. It likes warm, hot and slightly dry, semi-shady environments with small annual average temperature fluctuations. It is relatively drought-tolerant, but afraid of cold, and averse to strong direct sunlight. It fears heavy, sticky soil and water accumulation in the pot. If the potting soil has poor aeration, it can easily cause its tuber to rot. It requires loose, fertile soil that drains well, is rich in organic matter, and is acidic to slightly acidic. It has strong sprouting ability; after the thick, large compound leaves are cut off, new leaves quickly emerge from the top of the tuber.

Ornamental value and uses of the money tree

Examining the money tree plant carefully from an aesthetic point of view, its newly emerging pinnate compound leaves almost always come in pairs, one long and one short, one thick and one thin, hence it is also known by the alternative name "dragon and phoenix wood." Each of its even-pinnate compound leaves has a stout base at the leaf rachis, as if it were a protruding Buddha's belly. The middle and upper parts of the rachis are cylindrical, with irregular dark brown markings, as if covered with a layer of camouflage. Its oval or ovate leaflets on the compound leaves are thick and substantial, with deep green color, and in sunlight they look as if coated with a layer of shimmering glaze. If several plants are planted together in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain pot, they present a vigorous, upward vitality and lush, dripping-green energy.

The money tree is a rather popular large indoor bonsai plant, especially suitable for placement in larger living rooms, studies and sitting rooms, where it is elegant and simple in style and carries a southern-country flavor. It is a world-famous new-generation indoor foliage plant with a graceful, neat plant shape.

1. Placing the money tree in the office. The newly emerging pinnate compound leaves of the money tree plant have the alternative name "dragon and phoenix wood," which is very unique. The oval or ovate leaflets on the compound leaves are thick and substantial, deep green and lovely. If several plants are planted together in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain pot, it gives people a feeling of vigorous upward growth and lush, dripping-green vitality. It is most suitable for placing on an office desk, suitable for openings and promotions, and indicates that it will bring you rolling wealth. At the same time, the money tree's function of regulating humidity can also play a role in the office. An air-conditioned office with several money trees will become healthier.

2. Placing the money tree on the balcony. In everyone's home, the balcony is the place closest to nature's sunlight, air and rain, and is where the house takes in energy, having a very important influence on the feng shui of the entire residence. Green plants can regulate vitality. Generally speaking, the money tree has round, thick and full leaves, is easy to grow and has vigorous vitality, absorbing the outside golden energy, and is extremely beneficial for bringing wealth to the home. Moreover, a money tree with thicker, larger and greener leaves is even better. Placing it on the balcony is not only beneficial for prospering the home, but also for beautifying the home, pleasing the mood, and has a very positive impact on people's physical and mental health.

3. Placing the money tree indoors. We all know that some plants are very suitable for placing at home, and are very helpful for both feng shui and family health. Placing a wealth-attracting plant indoors, such as the money tree, can help invite wealth. The living room is a place for entertaining guests and gathering with friends. Placing a flowering plant such as the money tree, which implies good fortune and gathering wealth and prosperity, enhances the family's wealth luck and has the effect of bringing in wealth and treasure. If it can be placed in the wealth position, the effect is even better, especially a money tree with large leaves, but be careful to plant it in soil and not grow it in water. At the same time, note that once the plant becomes sick or withers, it should be replaced immediately.