How to Divide a Money Tree: Easily Turn One Pot into Many

The money tree can be propagated not only by cuttings to produce small potted seedlings, but also by division to obtain small plantlets, which are then potted and transplanted separately. The money tree itself is a plant with tubers on its roots, and during growth it will sprout adventitious buds from below the tuber, thereby sending out shoots and growing small plantlets. So, we can separate these small plantlets grown from adventitious buds at the tuber and pot them individually, allowing us to grow more money tree pots. So, how do you divide a money tree?

Money Tree

Division is a fairly common method of cultivating small potted seedlings. Many plants are suitable for division, especially plants with bulbs or tubers on their roots, which can often be propagated by division. The money tree is a plant with underground tubers, so it is likewise suitable for obtaining small potted seedlings by division, thereby cultivating more money tree pots. Today, Huayoujun will share with everyone the method of dividing a money tree.

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For dividing a money tree, you should choose the best timing, which requires not only that the mother potted plant is growing well, but also that there are young plantlets grown from adventitious buds, and that the temperature environment is also fairly suitable, so that the small plantlets obtained from division are more likely to survive after potting. It is usually suitable to divide in April of spring, because at this time not only is the weather relatively warm, but the temperature has basically reached above 18°C, and the plant is also in its growth period. If divided at this time, the wounds caused to the roots are also relatively easy to heal. The specific operation method is as follows:

First, take the prepared money tree pot out of its original pot soil, remove both the mature plant and the young plantlets grown from adventitious buds together, then pull off the excess soil so that the tubers at the plant's roots are exposed. Next, break the young plantlets off the tuber from the weaker connecting parts, or use a tool to cut them off, until all these young plantlets have been separated from the mother plant. Then apply some sulfur powder or plant ash to the wounds on the tuber to prevent pathogen invasion, thereby promoting wound healing.

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After all the young plantlets or tender shoots have been detached from the mother plant and the wounds have undergone the necessary sterilization and disinfection treatment, transplant them separately into different flower pots. Note that when planting, the soil covering them should not be too thick; generally, a depth of about 1.5-2 cm is appropriate. After potting is completed, water once promptly to settle the roots, then place the new pots in a cool place to recover. At the same time, do a good job of shading and moisture retention, and wait until the new pots have successfully adapted before resuming normal care and management.

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