A Detailed Guide to Growing Money Tree (Pachira aquatica): Good Fortune Rolling In

Nowadays green plants are becoming more and more popular, and many families like to place some plants in their homes, which can both beautify the environment and purify the air. Money tree (Pachira aquatica) is loved by many consumers because of its good symbolism, so what are the growing methods and precautions for money tree? Next, the editor will introduce them to everyone.

I. Growing Methods for Money Tree

Money tree cannot be cared for well simply by how you grow it after buying it home; you also need to pay attention when choosing it at purchase, because most money trees are propagated by cuttings, and the money tree's root system is not well developed to begin with. So many potted money trees already show signs of root rot, and most flower enthusiasts are in the habit of giving a newly bought plant a thorough watering first, making the rot even worse. Moreover, because the money tree can temporarily rely on its trunk to obtain nutrients, root rot will not show immediately, and by the time you notice it, it is too late. Therefore, when buying a money tree, you must choose one with healthy roots.

1. Choosing a location. Most money trees are grown indoors, and some are kept in offices. It should be said here that not all environments allow a money tree to survive well. Regardless of environment, flower enthusiasts who only hope to find a god-like method to keep a money tree alive may skip this. Money tree is best kept in a place with bright light and good ventilation. Be careful not to move it around often, and do not place it next to the television.

2. Choosing a flower pot. Some flower enthusiasts may find this puzzling: does growing flowers depend on the pot? Strictly speaking, it is not about the pot itself, but rather that pots that are too deep or too large are not good. Some large potted plants use those very deep and very large ceramic pots. To be honest, that kind of pot is really not suitable for growing money tree, because the money tree's root system is not well developed and that kind of pot has poor breathability, making it very easy for watering problems to cause root rot. Therefore, it is recommended to use the method of placing a small pot inside a large pot to grow money tree, which can solve both the aesthetic problem and the water accumulation problem.

3. The watering problem. This is a problem that cannot be explained clearly and yet becomes messier the more you try. Money tree is not tolerant of water, and its root system is not well developed, so whenever the roots are waterlogged and damp for a long time, root rot may be caused. Therefore, it is recommended that flower enthusiasts, when watering, first be clear about whether the soil they use can quickly evaporate the water away. Some soil is basically dry by evening after being watered in the morning, but some soil remains damp for half a month, or even a month, after one watering. In addition, some pots are deep pots, so flower enthusiasts easily continue watering after half a month, and then water gradually accumulates. There is no such thing as watering once every few days; you must water according to the actual situation. Lack of water will not kill it immediately and can still be remedied, but once water accumulates, it cannot be remedied.

4. Fertilizing. The money tree has a full plant form, large leaves, and relatively vigorous growth, so it also has a relatively large demand for fertilizer. In addition to requiring fertile growing soil, potted money trees should have all forms of topdressing stopped in winter to prevent fertilizer damage to the roots, which can cause leaves to yellow or become scorched and fall off; otherwise it is very difficult for the plant to recover its original appearance.

5. Growing money tree has relatively high requirements for temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too low or the humidity is insufficient, leaf drop may occur, and in severe cases the branches may become bare, which is unfavorable for ornamental value and may also cause the plant to die.

II. Precautions for Growing Money Tree

This can be considered a summary: during the process of growing money tree, pay attention to

1. Pay attention to ventilation,

2. Avoid direct sun exposure (indirect light is best),

3. Watering should be determined according to your own pot, soil, and wet/dry conditions, not by time.

4. Fertilizing should be done with light fertilizer,

5. Control your own hands; do not randomly change the money tree's location or give it a little water for no reason.

When growing money tree, you need to pay attention to various issues such as choosing a location, choosing a flower pot, watering, and fertilizing. In addition, when purchasing, you should pay attention to whether the plant's roots are healthy, so as to facilitate future growing. Master plant-growing knowledge to purify the air and beautify the environment for your home and bring good fortune.