This is how to grow a money tree so it has sturdy stems, lush leaves, and stays evergreen all year round

The money tree is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant, and its formal name is Zamioculcas zamiifolia. The leaves of the money tree look like many leaves strung together along the branches, giving it a very beautiful ornamental effect.

The money tree likes to grow in a warm, hot and slightly dry environment, tolerates partial shade, and its optimal growing temperature is between 20 and 32°C. The money tree fears cold and strong light, grows poorly in heavy clay soil, and does not tolerate waterlogging; long-term waterlogging easily causes the rhizome to rot. The best growing soil is a loose, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in humus. It has strong sprouting ability, and after pruning the tuber easily grows new branches. So how should you water a money tree when growing it? Today Hua'er Gu will share with you some methods and tips for watering a money tree!

The general principle for watering a money tree is to water when dry and let it dry between waterings, that is, do not water when it is not dry, and water thoroughly when you do water. Before watering, you must first observe the soil surface in the flowerpot; if it has not turned whitish, there is no need to water for the time being, but if it has already turned whitish and the soil no longer has the dark color of moist soil, then we should start watering.

When watering, you must water thoroughly in one go, and you need to pour slowly. Never pour in a ladle of water, see water leaking from the bottom of the pot, and assume it has been watered thoroughly. We should water slowly so that the water fully penetrates into the soil; when water finally seeps through the bottom of the pot, that means you can stop watering.

Generally speaking, in spring and autumn we water about once every 7 days, in summer usually once every 3-5 days, and in winter once every half a month. However, the timing of watering should also be determined by where we place the plant.

For example, in summer, plants grown outdoors under strong light and high temperatures generally need watering every day; conversely, if they are placed indoors, we may need to water only once every five days.

As long as we observe before watering, then watering will be more reliable. We can avoid watering too frequently as much as possible.

What should we do if the flowerpot becomes waterlogged when watering?

Once the flowerpot becomes waterlogged, we had better replace it with a better flowerpot, or replace some of the soil with soil that drains better. We must absolutely prevent waterlogging from remaining in the soil for a long time and being unable to drain away; otherwise, root rot will cause the plant to die or the leaves to turn yellow, and so on.

The above is the watering method and some precautions for the money tree introduced to you by Hua'er Gu. If you also grow a money tree, then how do you water it? What needs special attention? You are welcome to leave a message and learn together with the friends of Hua'er Gu!