How to care for a money tree in winter? Do these few things and it will make it through the winter safely
Because of its meaning of "getting rich," the money tree (Pachira aquatica) is deeply loved by the public. As temperatures gradually drop and winter is about to arrive, the money tree itself is not cold-resistant, and many friends are rather anxious. How should the money tree be cared for in winter? Below, the editor will give a brief introduction for everyone.
1. Move it indoors
The money tree's growing temperature is 20-30 degrees, and in winter it must not go below 5 degrees, otherwise it will suffer cold damage and die, so in winter you can move it indoors for care. But when growing it indoors, there is one thing to note: first, do not place it in the kitchen, as a large amount of cooking fumes will cause the money tree's leaves to turn yellow; also do not smoke indoors, as this will also cause its leaves to turn yellow. If in winter all the leaves wither, turn yellow and fall off, then it will be extremely difficult to keep it alive in spring.
2. Keep it warm
In winter, if you are growing it in the south, there is no need to worry about this aspect; the lowest temperatures in the south are still a few degrees, and keeping it indoors will basically let it overwinter safely. But if you are growing it in the north, then you need to pay attention to some temperature changes, and when temperatures are low, move it promptly to a warm indoor spot for care so that it can overwinter safely; if the temperature stays below 10 degrees for a long time, it may die. Once you find the money tree has cold damage, promptly move it to a warm place to keep it warm, then use agents such as naphthalene acetic acid to drench the roots.
3. Increase light
The money tree is a light-loving plant. In an environment with sufficient light, it grows sturdy, with short leaf nodes, wide leaves and deep green leaf color. If it is kept in a dim environment for a long time, then its branches will be thin, the leaf stalks will be loose, and the leaf color will turn light green. In winter, the daylight hours are short and the light intensity is weak, and if it is cared for indoors this is even more serious, so you need to ensure it has sufficient light. You can place it in a sunny spot so its leaves face the sun, and when necessary you can supplement the light artificially.
4. Reduce watering
In winter the money tree basically stops growing, so the water it consumes will naturally decrease, and in winter if the soil is waterlogged it may also cause cold damage to the money tree's roots. So in winter, watering should be appropriately reduced. If the room temperature is kept at around 10 degrees, then you can water lightly once every other week; never flood it with a large amount of water.
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