Does a money tree need fertilizing? A detailed guide to the correct fertilizing method

The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is a tree plant very suitable for growing at home. Many people have this plant at home, but many are at a bit of a loss about how to grow a lovely money tree. In fact, if you want to grow a money tree well, you can try the methods below.

1. What fertilizer to use for a money tree

The money tree is a foliage plant, so nitrogen fertilizer should be the main type, and since the money tree's root system is relatively weak and only a thick, sturdy root crown looks good, potassium fertilizer should be given appropriately. Overall, the money tree should be fertilized mainly with nitrogen fertilizer and supplemented with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Gardeners can take note of the nutrient content when buying fertilizer.

ps: Some gardeners have reported that enzymes work well on money trees; interested gardeners can give it a try.

2. How to fertilize a money tree

There are mainly two times to fertilize a money tree: when repotting and when the money tree is in its growing season, when its demand for nutrients is relatively high, so appropriate fertilizing is possible. Each year when repotting the money tree, the proportion of fertile soil can make up 1/3 or more. Fertile soil has a wide range of sources; it can be made by mixing collected humus soil from the fallen leaves of broadleaf trees with a little garden soil and a small amount of bone meal and soybean cake residue. This kind of fertile soil is highly effective and easy to obtain.

What gardeners should be warned about here is that the fertile soil must be fully decomposed, so as not to "burn" the leaves yellow, and attention must be paid to the concentration; it must not be too rich.

Besides fertilizing when repotting the money tree, during the money tree's growing season, that is, from May to September each year, the money tree should also be fertilized. The fertilizer can be decomposed liquid fertilizer or a mixed flower-growing fertilizer, which helps the money tree grow lush branches and leaves.

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