Why are the stems of the money tree shriveling?
The money tree (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is very common in our country and is a potted plant with very high ornamental value. It is now basically distributed all over our country, but many people, when growing the money tree, often cause its stems to shrivel because of management issues, which lowers its ornamental value. So what exactly causes the money tree's stems to shrivel? Today I will give everyone a brief introduction. Let's take a look below!
1. Overwatering
When the money tree is growing, its demand for water is not very great, and its drought tolerance is also fairly strong. So when we grow it, we do not need to water it often. If it is watered too much, then it is very unfavorable for the roots to breathe, and it will also affect the plant's absorption of water and nutrients, causing the stems to gradually shrivel. So when growing it, we must be sure to control watering well. Generally, during the money tree's growing season, watering once about every two weeks is enough. If the climate is really too dry, then the watering frequency can be appropriately shortened, but the soil should still be kept dry.
2. Temperature too low
The money tree actually originally belongs to a plant from warm regions, so its requirements for temperature are still fairly high. The money tree likes to grow in a relatively warm environment, and its cold resistance is also fairly poor. So when growing the money tree, if the temperature is below 5°C, then the money tree is very easily damaged by cold, and after being damaged by cold, its stems will naturally gradually shrivel as well. So during the money tree's growing season, the temperature should be kept at around 25-30°C. If the temperature is below 10°C, then cold protection work should be done in time to avoid cold damage.
3. Root rot
Root rot is also a main cause of shriveled stems in the money tree. During the money tree's growth, if the roots rot, then it will not only affect the money tree's breathing. Its ability to absorb water and nutrients will also become worse because of this, resulting in the phenomenon of shriveled stems. So when growing it, if root rot occurs, then be sure to immediately take the plant out of its pot. Then sterilize the scissors, and cut off the rotten roots. Then disinfect the cut surfaces with agents such as carbendazim, and afterward control the amount of water and fertilizer well and maintain good ventilation to avoid root rot recurring.
4. Soil compaction
The money tree likes to grow in loose soil with sufficient fertility. Therefore we need to ensure soil quality. If the soil is compacted and clayey, then it will affect the growth of the money tree's roots, and water will also find it hard to penetrate. So every year we must be sure to do a good job of repotting and changing the soil. If the soil is not changed regularly, then it is very easy for the money tree to develop various adverse phenomena such as shriveled stems. If the shriveled stems are caused by the soil, then replace it with new soil in time and plant it in sandy loam with strong permeability. Then loosen the soil regularly to improve the soil's air permeability.
The above is a brief introduction to the causes of shriveled stems in the money tree. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!