Money Tree Care Tips: How to Choose the Right Pot

When it comes to choosing a pot, many plant lovers find it hard to understand - does growing a plant really depend on the pot? To be precise, it is not about the style of the pot, but about the depth and size of the pot. A pot that is too deep and too large is not good. The large money trees sold on the market today all come in those very deep and very large ceramic pots. To be honest, that kind of deep and large pot is really not suitable for growing a money tree, because the money tree's root system is not well developed, and that kind of pot has very poor breathability, making it very easy for watering problems to cause root rot in the money tree. So if you like a large pot, it is recommended to use the method of a large pot holding a small pot to grow the money tree. This way, you can solve the aesthetic problem and also solve the problem of water accumulation for the money tree.

How to Grow a Money Tree: Precautions for Money Tree Care

The money tree is a foliage plant that many people like to grow at home. Its leaves are tender green, elegant and graceful, and it can beautify the environment and purify the air. However, when people grow money trees in daily life, they usually encounter various problems - either the money tree's leaves turn yellow or the leaves fall off, and sometimes it even dies. What is going on? In fact, growing a money tree seems simple, but there are many things to pay attention to. Today we will specifically explain what the precautions for money tree care are.

1. Money tree care requires attention to water supply

Many people water their money tree frequently when growing it at home, but they do not know that the money tree does not like too much water. If a small amount of water accumulates in the pot, it will cause the money tree's roots to rot, make its leaves turn yellow, and in severe cases cause the leaves to fall off or the entire plant to die.

2. Money tree care requires attention to repotting

If you want to grow a money tree well in daily life, repotting is also especially important. The money tree is a plant that grows relatively quickly. You can repot it once every spring. When repotting, you can prune the branches and leaves, which can promote the growth of new branches and leaves and also make the money tree grow more vigorously.

3. Money tree care requires attention to pests and diseases

Many people who grow money trees do not know why the money tree shows symptoms of yellow leaves, withered leaves or death. In fact, this has a lot to do with the money tree's pests and diseases. If the money tree develops root rot or leaf blight, it will cause the money tree to die or its leaves to fall off. At this time, you should promptly spray with Baijunling, which can make the symptoms improve quickly. In addition, during the period of growing the money tree, if you find red spiders or other pests on the money tree's leaves, you should promptly catch and kill them to reduce their damage to the money tree's leaves.

Key Points for Growing a Single-Trunk Money Tree Pruning the Money Tree

The money tree is native to Australia and some islands in the Pacific. It is suitable for growing in a warm, humid and well-ventilated environment. It likes sunlight and is also slightly tolerant of shade. It grows best in loose, fertile soil with good drainage. It is generally propagated by cuttings. The best time for cuttings is in May and June. Cut sturdy branches with buds, insert them into sand, and at the same time pay attention to moisture retention and shading. They will take root and survive in one month. So what are the key points for growing a single-trunk money tree and how do you prune it? Let's take a look together.

Key Points for Growing a Single-Trunk Money Tree

1. Light. The money tree likes sunlight. In spring, autumn and winter, it should be given more sun. In summer, place the money tree in a shaded place to avoid direct sunlight. The summer sun should not be too strong. If the money tree is directly exposed to the sun, it will be harmed.

2. Temperature. The money tree likes warmth and is not cold-tolerant. In winter, place it in a room with heating. The minimum temperature is 16-18°C. As long as the indoor temperature is not lower than 15°C, it can safely overwinter. Below this temperature, the leaves turn yellow and fall off; below 10°C, it is prone to death.

3. Light. The money tree is a strongly sun-loving plant and is grown outdoors in places such as Hainan Island. But this plant has a relatively strong tolerance for shade and can be enjoyed indoors in a place with weak light for 2-4 weeks in a row. After that, place it in a place with strong light.

4. Watering. Although the money tree has a relatively strong drought tolerance and will not be harmed if not watered for several days, it likes moisture, so it is best to spray water on the leaves every day to increase air humidity. Especially during the high-temperature growing season, there must be sufficient moisture, but water accumulation in the pot should be avoided. In winter, reduce watering in a deep and large courtyard home.

5. Fertilizing. If you want the money tree to grow well, you must also ensure the supply of fertilizer. When fertilizing the money tree, just grasp the principle of applying thin fertilizer frequently. For one money tree planted in a flower pot with a diameter of 20 cm, if applying biological fertilizer, only 20 grams at a time is enough. If applying chemical fertilizer, mix it at a ratio of 3 parts per thousand and pour it into the pot. You can also use the method of spraying fertilizer on the leaves. Fertilize once about every 20 days. Money tree pruning is generally carried out in spring, usually suitable between April and May. Before pruning, it should be well cared for for a period of time to let it enter a growing state, and the supply of fertilizer and water should also be appropriate.

6. Pruning. Prune when it is growing relatively vigorously, which helps more branches to sprout, makes the branches thicker and stronger, and makes the plant shape more ornamental. When pruning, generally all branches need to be cut back, keeping only 3-5 cm on each branch, and cutting off the rest. Also, when pruning, pay attention to the direction of the retained buds to adjust the growth direction of the branches. Overall, the plant shape should be full and rounded, and should not be lopsided!! After pruning, since there are no leaves, transpiration is reduced, so watering should not be too frequent. You must water when the pot soil is dry (80-90%). The water used is best fertilizer water, mainly nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. The environment requires good light and a temperature of about 28°C

7. Ventilation. Pay attention to creating a ventilated environment for the money tree. If it is not ventilated for a long time, the money tree is prone to pests.

8. Repotting. Repot in spring as needed.

Pruning the Money Tree

Pruning the money tree is mainly to remove leggy branches. When removing them, for vigorous branches, only leave 3-4 bud eyes at the base, or about 10 cm is also suitable, and cut off all the other upper branches. Note that all branches on the whole plant must be pruned. Too-weak branches should be cut off from the base, because their sprouting ability is weak and they also compete with other strong branches for nutrients, so they cannot be kept. After pruning, do not let the branches get rained on or spray water on them, to prevent rot. Place the pruned money tree in a relatively bright place or under tree shade. Watering should be controlled, because with no leaves on the whole plant, transpiration is reduced and the need for water is less.