How to care for a money tree in summer? Master these care tips

In China, the main function of the money tree (see details) is to attract wealth, because it stays green all year round, and its thick, round, plump green leaves look pleasing to the eye and very appealing, which makes it one of the best choices for congratulatory gifts. Especially for businesspeople, almost all of them choose to place a money tree in their shop to seek good fortune. How to care for a money tree in summer is also a question many people want to pay attention to. Below, the editors of Boqi Network will take everyone to learn about it together.

Money tree (see details)

1. The money tree likes warm, humid environments with sunny or slightly shaded conditions, and its suitable growth temperature is 20°C to 30°C. The high-temperature and high-humidity season of summer is very favorable for the growth of the money tree and is its fastest growth period, so at this stage fertilizer and water management should be strengthened, direct sunlight should be avoided, and it should be placed in a spot with scattered light so that it grows robustly.

2. The money tree has strong adaptability to moisture and will not die even if short of water for several days, but providing appropriate moisture at the right time helps growth. In summer, it should be watered every day, and it is recommended to keep the soil slightly moist. In addition, the leaves of the money tree should be misted with water every day to ensure the leaves stay green.

3. The money tree is a flowering plant that likes fertilizer, and its demand for fertilizer is greater than that of common other flowering plants. When repotting each year, the proportion of fertile soil can account for 1/3, or even more. Fertile soil has a wide range of sources; you can collect leaf mold from the fallen leaves of broadleaf trees, add a little garden soil and mixed bone meal and bean cake residue, and blend it together. This fertile soil is highly effective and easy to obtain, but it should be fully decomposed to avoid "burning" the leaves yellow. In addition, during the growth period of the money tree (May-September), a fully decomposed liquid fertilizer or mixed flower-growing fertilizer can be applied once every 15 days to promote deep roots and lush leaves.

How to care for a money tree in summer

How to care for a money tree in summer

Sunlight

The money tree likes a high-temperature, humid, and sunny environment. Summer temperatures are relatively suitable. Indoor temperatures are generally within 30°C, so as long as the money tree is kept indoors for care, there is no problem.

For an indoor money tree, how should it be placed to let it grow better? When placing it, make sure the leaves face the sunny side to avoid the whole plant growing crooked because of the leaves' phototropism. In addition, during indoor care, mist water on the leaves once every 3~5 days or 2~3 days to maintain a certain humidity, which is also good for photosynthesis and the appearance of the leaves.

Watering

Watering is an important part of the money tree's growth process. With too little water, branch and leaf growth stalls; with too much water, root rot and death can result; with a moderate amount of water, the branches and leaves become thick and full of vitality! Therefore, watering the money tree should adhere to the principle of preferring dry over wet. In summer, the indoor temperature and humidity conditions in each household are different, so watering should be determined by the dryness or wetness of the potting soil.

Fertilizing

May to September each year is the growth period of the money tree, which is also the time when the indoor money tree has the greatest nutrient demand throughout the whole summer. Applying fertilizer well and applying the right fertilizer is very important. During this period, fertilization should mainly use fully decomposed liquid fertilizer or mixed flower-growing fertilizer, about once every 15~20 days, to promote lush branches and leaves.

Problems that arise in summer cultivation of the money tree

The money tree is yellowish and half-dead

Does the money tree kept in the house turn yellowish in summer? What about the promised wealth-generation? It's okay, this is not a big problem. The main reasons are as follows:

①  Too much watering, root rot

②  Pests and diseases, yellow leaves

③  Too much fertilizing, fertilizer damage

If the above situations occur, there is only one solution: take the money tree out, and if root rot is found, treat it, soak it in carbendazim and rooting powder, cut off the yellowed leaves, and replant it in a flowerpot to see whether it can rise from the ashes.

How to handle repotting

Can it be repotted in summer? This is really a question many flower lovers care about. Generally, do not do it, except when root rot occurs. Money trees come in large and small sizes. Generally, when purchased, the merchant has already prepared the soil, which can last 1~2 years. After caring for it for a period, then consider the issue of changing the soil; for small-pot money trees, repotting can be done in spring.

How to grow a money tree? How to care for a money tree in summer?

[Common questions] How to grow a money tree? How to care for a money tree in summer?

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[Expert answer]

●Cultivation methods for the money tree

1. Light. For semi-finished money trees, growth mainly depends on photosynthesis. Before the money tree sprouts, it needs very strong light, so in winter and spring the money tree does not need shading. In summer and autumn, however, because the sunlight is strong, shading should be provided, otherwise it will cause the money tree to develop dead braids.

2. Temperature and humidity. After the first watering of the money tree, the greenhouse film should be sealed to increase humidity, which can effectively raise the temperature. Before sprouting, keep the temperature at 25-38°C and the humidity at about 50%-75%. At the same time, proper ventilation should be carried out every day. At noon in summer, water should be sprayed on the ground in time to increase humidity and lower temperature. After the money tree buds grow to 7cm, ventilation should be increased to lower the temperature inside the greenhouse. Therefore, the suitable temperature for money tree growth is between 20°C-35°C. The temperature inside the greenhouse must not be too high; temperatures below 5°C can easily cause leaf drop in the money tree, and in severe cases can cause death. At the same time, humidity must not be too high, otherwise it will breed pathogens. Watering to keep the potting soil evenly moist is best.

3. Fertilization management. The money tree grows relatively vigorously, and rapid growth requires sufficient fertilizer. After the money tree is potted and sprouts, a liquid fertilizer should be sprayed regularly once a week, using a 500-600 times diluted solution of compound fertilizer with a nitrogen:phosphorus:potassium ratio of 20:20:20, and once a month an organic fertilizer or phosphorus-potassium fertilizer can be applied to the soil. During the peak growth season, avoid applying too much nitrogen fertilizer alone, so as to prevent excessive vegetative growth. The money tree should be given balanced applications of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote a robust plant, keep the leaves green, and enhance the ornamental effect.

●The care methods for the money tree in summer are as follows:

1. Pay attention to sunlight. The money tree likes high temperature, humidity, and sunlight, and cannot be kept in shade for a long time. Therefore, during care and management, it should be placed in a spot indoors with sufficient sunlight. When placing it, the leaf surface must face the sunlight. Otherwise, because the leaves are phototropic, the entire branches and leaves will become twisted. In addition, every 3 to 5 days, use a spray bottle to mist the leaves once. This not only helps photosynthesis proceed, but also makes the branches and leaves look more attractive.

2. Pay attention to watering. Watering is an important part of the care and management process. With too little water, branch and leaf development stalls; with too much water, root rot and death may result; with a moderate amount of water, the branches and leaves become thick and full. The first principle of watering is to prefer wet over dry, and the second is "two more and two less", namely watering more in the high-temperature summer season and watering less in winter;

3. Pay attention to fertilizing. The money tree is a flowering plant that likes fertilizer, and its demand for fertilizer is greater than that of common other flowering plants. When repotting each year, the proportion of fertile soil can account for 1/3, or even more. Fertile soil has a wide range of sources; you can collect leaf mold from the fallen leaves of broadleaf trees, add a little garden soil and mixed bone meal and bean cake residue, and blend it together. This fertile soil is highly effective and easy to obtain, but it should be fully decomposed to avoid "burning" the leaves yellow. In addition, during the growth period of the money tree (May to September), a fully decomposed liquid fertilizer or mixed flower-growing fertilizer can be applied once every 15 days to promote deep roots and lush leaves.

[Editor's summary]

The money tree is a common indoor potted plant. Because its name has a good meaning, it is loved by many consumers. In the cultivation of the money tree, watering is the most critical. Too much or too little watering will damage the leaves of the money tree and affect its ornamental value. The editors of First Agricultural Economics have introduced to you in this article "How to grow a money tree? How to care for a money tree in summer?" and hope it is helpful to you.