How to repot a money tree? Methods and precautions explained at a glance

Repotting can be said to be an important part of growing flowers and trees. When a plant grows to a certain stage, it needs to be repotted to help it grow faster and more healthily. The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is no exception. So, how do you repot a money tree? What are the precautions for repotting a money tree?

After 1-2 years of cultivation, the potting soil of a money tree has gradually caked and become packed with old roots. The purpose of repotting is to remove some of the old, stale roots and thoroughly loosen the potting soil.

The way to repot a money tree is:

When the potting soil is half dry, tilt the pot onto its side, patting it while rotating it so that the potting soil and the flower pot separate completely. After separation, have one person hold the flower pot while another uses the fingers of both hands to grip each stem so that the stems bear the force evenly, and lift out the money tree. After the root ball is lifted out, use a knife to cut away 1/3 of the diameter around the root ball and shave off 2-3 cm of the root ball, then re-place the drainage screen in the flower pot, add 3-4 cm of bedding soil, set the trimmed money tree back in the center, and carefully fill the surrounding space with potting soil.

When repotting a money tree, the following points need attention.

1. Try to let the moisture in the pot be a little on the dry side before repotting. Repotting when it is too wet can easily cause the tubers to swell too much and be damaged during handling, and the roots are also more prone to rot if injured when too wet.

2. For a money tree, repotting it every one or two years is fairly appropriate. Because after 1-2 years of cultivation the potting soil has gradually caked and become packed with old roots, and repotting helps the money tree grow.

3. Since you are repotting, use a pot slightly larger than the original one, as this is what benefits the money tree's continued growth. Put some coarse stones or tile pieces at the bottom of the pot. Then add fresh, fluffy peat soil. Place the money tree in. Add more peat soil. Note that the entire new pot must be filled with peat soil. No gaps may be left. The planting depth should be moderate.

4. After repotting the money tree, do not water it right away; keep it dry for a few days. Let the injured, broken-skinned roots dry and the wounds heal before watering. After repotting, also pay attention to the management of temperature, light, water and fertilizer, as these all directly affect how well the money tree grows.

Although repotting is just such a simple operation, there are so many growing requirements behind it. So, when repotting a money tree you must not be careless; it is best to follow the steps.