Grow the Money Tree this way, symbolizing the gathering of wealth and prosperity
The Money Tree is so named because its leaves closely resemble strings of coins. It is native to Africa, grows 50 to 80 cm tall, and is a very popular indoor foliage plant, suitable for placement in the living room, study, or office. The Money Tree is an indoor foliage plant that also helps purify indoor air. Its newly sprouted pinnate compound leaves almost always come in pairs of 2, one long and one short, one thick and one thin, which is why it is also known as the "Dragon and Phoenix Tree," symbolizing the meaning: gathering wealth and prosperity, honor and riches.
1. Soil
The soil should not only be loose, fertile, and well-draining, but also rich in organic matter and acidic to slightly acidic. When choosing soil, you can mix coarse sand, peat, washed coal cinders, and a small amount of garden soil, and adjust its pH to between 6 and 6.5, so that it is in a slightly acidic state.
2. Light
The Money Tree is a plant that loves light but is also tolerant of shade. It is not suitable for growing under strong light. It is best placed near a window with something to provide shade, so that it can fully receive sunlight without the leaves being scorched by exposure. The shading effect is best at 60%; excessive darkness will cause the leaves to turn yellow.
3. Temperature
The ideal growing temperature is 20 to 32 degrees. When summer temperatures are high, it needs to be moved to a cool indoor spot and the leaves should be sprayed with water more often to lower the temperature. In winter, when the indoor temperature drops below 5 degrees, it will harm the plant's growth, so antifreeze measures should be taken promptly.
4. Humidity
Because the Money Tree has strong drought tolerance, it is best to keep the potting soil slightly moist and on the dry side. After Mid-Autumn Festival, watering should be reduced, or spraying water can replace watering, to help new tender leaves sprout. In winter, pay attention to spraying water on the leaf surfaces and the surrounding environment, so that the relative air humidity reaches above 50%.
5? Watering
Because the Money Tree has relatively high drought tolerance, it is usually best to keep the potting soil on the dry side. When the temperature is above 34 degrees, it is best to water once a day. In autumn and winter, water as little as possible, and spraying the plant's leaves can replace watering.
6? Fertilizing
Because the Money Tree relatively likes fertilizer, it can be fertilized twice a month during the growing season. The most convenient fertilizer choice is to buy fertilizer specifically for Money Trees, which is sold in flower markets. If using chemical fertilizer, choose a mixture of 02.% urea plus 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate.