How do you care for a money tree in winter so it stays lush and green?

 When it comes to the money tree, it really is a very likable plant - just hearing the name makes you feel it is very auspicious. Let's take a look at how to care for a money tree in winter, and how to keep it lush and green:

1. Overwatering

The first thing to mention is the watering issue. Many people water their plants entirely based on their mood - sometimes they just casually give them some water. For shade-loving and moisture-loving plants that is one thing, but for a money tree, especially in the cold, gloomy winter, if you water it every day, within a week not only will the leaves turn yellow, but even the roots of the money tree will rot.

So in winter, do not give in to the urge to water - generally once a month is enough, and even that is on the generous side!

2. Cold damage from low temperatures

It is now the depths of winter, and the money tree may well suffer cold damage from temperatures that are too low. If the leaves of your money tree have black spots or black patches, it most likely means it has been frosted. Cut off these leaves and move the money tree indoors. When you are not watering it, spray a little water on the leaves to prevent yellowing.

3. A dark environment

The money tree is not a sun-loving plant, but without light it easily turns yellow. Even placing it indoors under fluorescent light is acceptable.

In addition, the money tree must not be exposed to harsh sun; it is best placed somewhere that receives sunlight, such as by a window, where indirect light lets it grow very well.

4. Not repotting or changing the soil

Although the money tree is very easy to grow, it still needs some basic care. For example, repotting and changing the soil - it is best to do this once a year. Nowadays nutrient soil is used for growing flowers and plants, and the roots and stems of the money tree grow very quickly. If you do not change the soil for a year, the nutrient soil will be useless, and the leaves will easily turn yellow.

That is all for the introduction to winter care methods for the money tree. With these methods, you can grow a money tree that is lush and green.

If the radermachera (China doll) has yellowing leaves and leaf drop, let me teach you one small trick to make it lush and green again right away!

1. Too much watering or soil that is too compacted

Cau   se:

Many flower lovers water too frequently or use potting soil that is too compacted, which hinders the breathing of the radermachera's root system and causes root rot,

which in turn leads to yellow leaves or leaf drop.

Solution:

1. The principle for watering radermachera is to not water until it is dry. When you touch the surface of the potting soil and it feels dry, and tapping the pot produces a relatively crisp sound, you can water it.

Huahua generally waters once a week in spring, summer and autumn, and once every 2 weeks in winter. When watering, you need to water thoroughly until water runs out of the bottom of the pot.

2. The soil mix for radermachera should be loose and breathable. You can prepare it in the ratio of garden soil : leaf mold : river sand : decomposed organic fertilizer = 5:3:1:1. The decomposed

organic fertilizer can be placed at the bottom of the pot as a base layer, but the fertilizer must not directly touch the roots - keep at least 2-3 cm of soil between them.

2. Indoor air is too dry

Cau   se: Generally when growing radermachera at home, there will be low humidity, especially in dry seasons such as autumn, winter and early spring.

Sometimes you will see newly sprouted shoots inexplicably turn yellow and wither - this is caused by air that is too dry.

Solution:

If you want radermachera to stay green and lush all year round, spray water around the plant and on the leaves 1-2 times a day to raise humidity. In spring, summer and autumn you can do this at 9 a.m. and

3 p.m., and in winter you can do it at noon.

3. Insufficient light

Cau   se: Many flower lovers bring radermachera home and keep it in a dark living room or bedroom the whole time, with almost no light. After less than a

month, yellow leaves and leaf drop appear. In fact, radermachera is a sun-loving plant and cannot be kept away from light for long periods.

Solution:

Apart from direct sunlight in summer, radermachera needs plenty of light in spring, autumn and winter. Flower lovers can place it on a south-facing balcony with ample indirect light, or near a windowsill.

4. Poor ventilation, pests and diseases

Cau   se: When growing radermachera at home, poor ventilation is almost always present, and poor ventilation in turn makes it very easy to contract leaf spot disease, aphids, mites,

scale insects and other problems.

Solution:

1. When growing radermachera at home, ensure at least 2-3 hours of ventilation per day. Huahua suggests placing the radermachera by a windowsill and keeping the window open a crack at all times.

Not only will people be more comfortable, but the plant will also be healthier, with stronger resistance and less susceptibility to disease.

2. In seasons such as spring, summer and autumn, when pests and diseases occur frequently, you can spray the leaves once every 2 weeks with a 600-fold dilution of 50% carbendazim wettable powder.

5. Sudden environmental change or repotting

Cau   se:

If the radermachera is suddenly moved from a greenhouse into an ordinary home, the high-temperature, high-humidity environment is suddenly broken,

and yellow leaves and leaf drop easily occur. Or after repotting the radermachera, the root system cannot adapt immediately and yellow leaves and leaf drop also appear

as a result.

Solution:

For a radermachera just bought from a flower market or just repotted, a certain degree of yellow leaves and leaf drop is normal. Do not

worry too much - just move the radermachera to an environment with indirect light and good ventilation and let it rest quietly for about 1 month. During this period, do not fertilize or repot.

6. Too much fertilizer or raw fertilizer

Cau   se:

Radermachera does not have a great need for fertilizer. If you fertilize too heavily, too frequently, or even apply raw fertilizer, it easily burns the root system,

causing yellow leaves and leaf drop.

Solution:

1. Radermachera can be given a diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the spring and autumn growing seasons, or watered with decomposed cake fertilizer water.

2. Alternatively, bury a little slow-release compound fertilizer in the soil each month, or water with a mixture of 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate and 0.2% urea.

7. No roots grown

Cau   se:

If your radermachera was just bought and already shows yellow leaves and leaf drop, it may be that some

unscrupulous itinerant flower vendors buried a freshly cut radermachera into a pot.

Solution:

1. Grab the trunk of the radermachera and gently pull upward. If the trunk wobbles very easily, it may be that the roots have not

grown well or there are no roots at all.

2. If you bought a radermachera with no roots, you can choose to return it. If you do not want to return it, you can pull the trunk out,

soak it in a rooting powder solution for 10-20 minutes, then replant it in clean, sterilized soil. Keep the soil from drying out - do not water until it is dry.

8. Normal metabolism

Cau   se:

If the radermachera occasionally has yellow leaves at the bottom, there is no need to worry - that is

the money tree's normal metabolism: new leaves grow and old leaves fall.

Solution:

In this situation, flower lovers simply need to cut off the leaves at the bottom of the radermachera.

Even the easiest plants to grow can be killed by you! I really have to hand it to you

Is it not true that every time you go to a flower and bird market, the flower shop owner always says: "This flower is the easiest to grow - just water it..." And yet, within a few months, the flower dies "for no apparent reason"? In fact, flowers are like people - only with careful tending can they be lush and green. Let's take a look at the "human-caused" causes of death for the 10 easiest potted plants to grow. With just a little care, you can rescue your beloved plants at the very first sign of trouble!

Even the easiest plants to grow can be killed by you! I really have to hand it to you

1. Money tree

When "Malabar chestnut" was renamed "money tree," it immediately became the "tree that anchors the home" for many small households.

Common cause of death:Temperature too low, water accumulating in the pot.
Symptoms:Leaves turn yellow and drop off.
The money tree easily dies below 10°C. Avoid water accumulating in the pot, and reduce watering in winter. During the growing period, you can often spray a small amount of water on the leaves.Little secret:The money tree likes sun and tolerates shade. It can be kept in a low-light indoor spot for 2-4 weeks in a row, then moved to a spot with strong light.

Even the easiest plants to grow can be killed by you! I really have to hand it to you

2. Alocasia (dumb cane)

A likable name, but the water it drips is said to be poisonous, so be careful.

Common cause of death 1: Too much light, improper watering.
Symptoms:Leaves drooping and turning yellow.
Alocasia likes shade, so do not let direct sunlight hit it. Control watering in winter. Also do not spray water on the leaves, as it will cause white spots to appear on them.

Common cause of death 2: Insufficient fertilizer and water.
Symptoms:Leaves wilting.
Alocasia likes moist, fertile soil. During the growing period, it can be watered and fertilized more.
Little secret:Winter is the dormant period for alocasia. If the leaves shrink and turn yellow, you can cut all the leaves off at the stem, stop watering, and place it in a corner. For the whole winter, water only once a month.

Even the easiest plants to grow can be killed by you! I really have to hand it to you

3. Pothos

From the White House in the United States to ordinary people's homes, there is no place without its lush green presence.

Common cause of death 1: Improper watering.
Symptoms: Leaves turning yellow.
Pothos likes a hot and humid environment. Keep the potting soil at a moist level; when you notice the potting soil turn pale, you can water thoroughly. Reduce watering in winter - just keep the potting soil from drying out completely.

Common cause of death 2: Unsuitable light.
Symptoms: Leaves turning yellow and withering.
Pothos is suited to "partial shade" and dislikes direct sunlight, but it also cannot be kept in a shaded spot for long periods. When winter temperatures are lower, it can be grown in full light.
Little secret:In midsummer, you can spray water on the aerial roots and leaves several times a day, which both cleans the leaves and lowers leaf temperature, increasing the humidity of the micro-environment.

4. Asparagus fern

Very ordinary, yet always loved by literati for its uniquely elegant character.

Common cause of death 1:Improper placement.
Symptoms:Yellowing and withering of branches and leaves.
Asparagus fern cannot be exposed to strong sun, but it needs sunlight and good air circulation; it is best kept away from stoves and televisions, and room temperature must not fall below 5°C.

Common cause of death 2: Overwatering.
Symptoms:Root and stem rot.
Do not water asparagus fern until the soil is dry; when dry, water thoroughly, but do not let water accumulate in the pot.
Little tip:If the asparagus fern withers due to improper placement, cut off the withered leaves and continue caring for it; new shoots will still emerge.

Even the easiest flowers to grow, you can still kill! I really admire you

5. Aloe

It can absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde, a must-have for a new home.

Common cause of death 1: Cold damage.
Symptoms: Leaves turn black.
Aloe is a tropical plant and is naturally afraid of cold; when the temperature is below 0°C, the water in the leaves will freeze. When the temperature gradually drops below 5°C, it should be moved indoors to a south-facing, wind-sheltered, sunny spot.

Common cause of death 2: Overwatering.
Symptoms:Root and stem rot.
Although it looks very plump with water, the most important thing in caring for aloe is not to use too much water. Usually, spray or sprinkle water on the leaves to keep them slightly moist. In winter, keep the soil dry.
Little tip:For potted aloe, it is best to use a clay pot; porcelain pots and plastic pots are not suitable.

Even the easiest flowers to grow, you can still kill! I really admire you

6. Spider plant

A highly popular "grassroots" orchid.

Common cause of death:Improper placement.
Symptoms:Withering of leaf tips
Spider plant should be placed in a spot with short sunlight hours or no direct sunlight, avoiding strong light. Avoid letting spider plant come into direct contact with walls, iron racks, window frames, and other structures.
Little tip:Promptly wash the dust off spider plant leaves to keep them fresh, and regularly cut off withered, spent leaves.

7. Rubber plant

A plant that looks long-lived, though of course it also depends on the owner's skill...

Common cause of death:Temperature too low.
Symptoms:Leaves turn black and drop, roots rot.
Rubber plant likes sunlight and is not cold-tolerant; in winter, move it indoors to a sunny spot and keep room temperature above 10°C, with the lowest temperature not below 5°C. At the end of April to early May of the following year, move it outdoors or to a balcony for care.
Little tip: During periods of high summer heat, rubber plant grows relatively fast, so it can be given heavy fertilizer and plenty of water.

Even the easiest flowers to grow, you can still kill! I really admire you

8. Cyclamen

A world-renowned ornamental flower; I heard it is very easy to grow, but there are countless counterexamples around me...

Common cause of death 1:Improper watering.
Symptoms:Root rot, petal rot
It is best to water by soaking from the bottom of the pot, and water again only when the flowers and leaves are slightly wilted. Do not spray water on the petals, as this will cause the petals to rot.
Common cause of death 2:Poor ventilation.
Symptoms:Petals dry up and wither.
Cyclamen likes ventilation; smoke, dust, and stale air will cause the petals to dry up and wither, but it should not be placed directly in a drafty spot.
Little tip:Cyclamen should be placed in bright spots such as windows and balconies, and the pot position should be changed frequently. Sufficient light makes the flowers more vivid and the leaves more glossy.

Even the easiest flowers to grow, you can still kill! I really admire you

9. Rieger begonia

A New Year flowering plant that has gradually become popular in recent years, with an extra-long flowering period.

Common cause of death 1:Unsuitable temperature.
Symptoms:Leaf color turns yellow.
The suitable temperature for Rieger begonia is 18°C to 22°C. In winter, place it indoors in a south-facing sunny spot as much as possible. In summer, when there is continuous high temperature above 28°C, it can be placed in an air-conditioned room or a shaded area.

Common cause of death 2:Improper watering.
Symptoms:Wilting, death.
The potting soil should be kept moist, not bone-dry or overly wet; during the flowering period, do not water too much, otherwise it is easy for flowers to drop.
Little tip:During the growing period, Rieger begonia requires sufficient fertilizer and water; once every two weeks, apply soaked soybean liquid or fermented rice-washing water.

Even the easiest flowers to grow, you can still kill! I really admire you

10. Cactus

If you can even kill this, it is truly a miracle.

Common cause of death 1: Pot too large.
Symptoms:Root rot.
Do not use too large a pot; it is suitable if it can hold the ball body with a little gap. If the pot is too large, after thorough watering the water cannot be absorbed, air in the pot does not circulate, and the roots are prone to rot.

Common cause of death 2:Improper watering.
Symptoms:Ball body rot.
In winter, water sparingly on sunny mornings. In summer, water fully in the early morning and evening; watering at noon can easily cause sunburn on the ball body.
Little tip:For cactus with a sunken top, be careful not to let water get into the depression, to avoid causing rot.