How to care for a money tree in winter so it survives the cold safely?

  The money tree is an evergreen foliage plant that people praise as a symbol of “good fortune and wealth,” so it is deeply loved by everyone. Grown as a potted plant, it is generally fairly easy to care for, but its cold tolerance is not strong enough. Deep winter has now arrived, so the editor will share with you how to care for a money tree in winter!

  In fact, the key points of winter care for a potted money tree at home are light, temperature and watering. So in winter, as long as we manage these aspects well, there will generally be no deaths or injuries.

  1. Light

  Because there are relatively few sunny days in winter, especially days with full sunlight, which are extremely rare, we should make good use of every chance for light that a sunny day brings. Moreover, the light intensity in winter is relatively soft, so even full sun is acceptable. But note that for a potted money tree that has been kept indoors for a long time, once a very sunny day comes, it should gradually be moved outdoors to receive light, so that it can better adapt to the indoor and outdoor environments and avoid adverse effects.

  2. Temperature

  In winter, considering the money tree's poor cold tolerance, regulating a suitable ambient temperature is very important, otherwise the plant is easily damaged by cold. The best temperature for the money tree's growth is 20-30°C. Even in winter, the temperature needs to stay no lower than 5°C, otherwise cold damage is inevitable. However, it is recommended to keep the temperature above 8°C in winter, with 12-18°C being most suitable, so as to ensure the money tree overwinters more safely and smoothly. If the outdoor temperature is too low, the simplest and most direct method is to move it to a warm place indoors, and then adjust the ambient temperature appropriately.

  3. Watering

  In seasons with suitable temperatures, you usually only need to keep the potting soil moist; watering the money tree about once a week can meet its water needs. But winter is different: not only should fertilizing stop, but watering should also be controlled. To ensure it overwinters smoothly, it is best to keep the potting soil slightly moist, and by no means too wet, otherwise the leaf tips are prone to becoming scorched and dry, and leaf drop may even occur. According to the rules of winter care, generally watering it once a month is enough.

  Of course, in winter, even for a potted money tree kept indoors, we also need to pay attention to some details to avoid unnecessary growth problems. For example, avoid smoke exposure. If a money tree is exposed to smoke, its leaves will turn yellow, thereby reducing its ornamental effect. So never place a potted money tree near a smoke vent or an air conditioner outlet.