In what soil to grow a money tree at home

Crassula is a common houseplant. But under this name, it is known to few. More often it is called a bastard or a money (coin) tree. Planting and growing a money tree on your own is considered the best ritual for attracting financial well-being and family happiness. In order for the fat woman to take root in the house, it needs to be transplanted correctly and properly looked after.

Conditions for keeping a money tree at home

Crassula is an unpretentious plant. It easily tolerates a lack of moisture and open sunlight. One of its names - bastard - indicates the ability to accumulate moisture in thick and fleshy leaves. In the absence of watering, Crassula can survive the dry period, using its own reserves, consuming water from the foliage.

The extensive genus Tolstyankovs has more than 300 species. Among them are small plants (several centimeters high) and gigantic ones up to several meters in height.

This is how Crassula grows with proper care.

Table: necessary conditions for the development of Crassula

The flower signals a lack of moisture with soft leaves. The water should be lukewarm or at room temperature, the best time for watering is in the evening.

Important to remember:

• for the correct formation of the bush, the money tree should not be placed close to a window or wall. In order for the crown to have a symmetrical shape, the bastard is rotated around the axis from time to time, then the lighting will evenly reach all sides of the plant;
• air humidity is not important for the fat woman (a plant comes from the southern regions);
• Crassula copes with a lack of water better than with its excess.

Crassulas have been grown in indoor floriculture for more than three hundred years, since they were brought to Europe by sailors from the African continent.

A healthy money tree needs fertilization.Often this is not required, it is enough to feed the plant with mineral mixtures for succulents once a month.

Video: mistakes when caring for a money tree

Crown modeling

The money tree has an interesting structure, which allows the owner to model its crown to his liking. If you do not control the growth of branches, then the tree can become lopsided, stretch out, acquire an ugly appearance. Crown formation is a simple matter: it is enough to remove an unnecessary shoot in time, or, conversely, to stimulate the growth of an additional branch. For the appearance of a new branching, two apical leaflets are plucked. Additional stems will appear in this place soon.

The crown of the money tree can be formed at will

You should not rush to remove excess leaves from the trunk of the money tree. With the growth of the crown, they themselves will disappear, while the trunk will receive a natural look.

Video: the correct formation of the crown of Crassula

Boarding and transfer times

The most favorable time for planting or transplanting indoor plants is considered to be early spring, when a new life cycle begins, the plant is ready for renewal and tolerates a change of residence well. The money tree is no exception in this sense.

The fat woman does not approve of frequent transplants, this is a great stress for her. A young plant (up to two to three years old) should be transplanted into a new pot once a year. A mature tree grows more slowly, so it is sufficient to provide it with a larger pot once every three to four years.

Crassula copes well with the autumn transplant, although it is undesirable. A weighty reason for replanting in the fall is a plant disease or the appearance of pests. To save the plant, transplanting is indicated at any time of the year, even in winter.

What soil and pot are needed

The money tree is unpretentious to the composition of the soil and the size of the pot. But it still has its own preferences.

Suitable soil

Even a beginner grower can make a good soil for a money tree. For self-preparation of the substrate you will need:

• fresh humus;
• calcined sand;
• leafy land;
• sod land.

The first three components are taken in equal proportions. But turf land will be required three times more. The soil should be loose, water and air permeable. It is better to maintain soil acidity indicators at a neutral value, somewhere in the range of pH 6.5-7.0.

If you don't want to mess around with preparing the soil yourself, you can use a purchased mixture. Any universal soil is suitable for the money tree. Ideally, a special substrate for succulents. It is advisable to add sand to the universal mixture (in a ratio of one to four).

Self-prepared soil can be replaced with purchased soil for succulents

Crassula needs good drainage. For young plants, a two-centimeter layer of broken brick, river pebbles or expanded clay is sufficient; for more powerful specimens, the drainage layer increases to 5–10 cm.
Cover the topsoil with mulch. It prevents rapid drying and gives a decorative look to the pot. For this purpose, you can use pebbles, crushed stone, bark and wood chips, nut shells, dried autumn leaves, straw, processed glass.

What kind of pot is needed

The root system of the money tree is located close to the surface of the earth. That is why it is necessary to select wide and shallow pots for him. The diameter of the crockery is determined by the diameter of the crown: the crockery should be slightly wider than the crown. This is necessary for the stability of the plant so that it does not inadvertently overturn.

Shallow, stable containers - ideal for crassula

To highlight the beauty of Crassula, it is better to take a ceramic pot. You can, of course, plant a fat woman in an ordinary plastic vessel, but the plant will lose a lot in aesthetic perception.Brown or terracotta dishes go well with the fleshy leaves of the money tree. Feng Shui teachings recommend decorating the pot with coins to attract cash flow. Coins can also be placed in the drainage layer.

Ways of planting a money tree

An unpretentious money tree can be propagated in three ways:

• propagation by cuttings;
• rooting of the leaf;
• sowing by seeds (used very rarely).

The simplest method is grafting. For this purpose, 8-10 cm tops of the shoots are suitable. The cut of the twigs is dried for two days, after which the cutting can be rooted. There are two ways:

• rooting in the substrate;
• getting roots in water.

Rooting the cuttings in the ground

The cut of the cutting must be processed with crushed coal. The pot must be taken small, but such that the stalk of the money tree can live in it at least until spring. For rooting, you need a light mixture of river sand and garden soil.

The greenhouse conditions are favorable for the rooting of the bastard cuttings

Place the shoot in a recess (made, for example, with a pencil), sprinkle it around with earth, water and cover with a film or a plastic cup. You can water the plant without removing the cup. The creation of a greenhouse effect has a beneficial effect on the rooting of the offshoot. As soon as a new leaf appears on the handle, you can remove the shelter - the money tree has taken root and started growing.

Growing roots in water

This path is even easier. On a cut branch of a money tree, the lower leaves are removed, leaving a couple or two. The stalk is placed vertically in a glass half-filled with water with Kornevin added to stimulate root growth. They put the container in a shaded place for two to three weeks. Usually, roots appear during this time - the plant is ready for planting in the ground.

The stalk of the fat woman is placed in a glass of water until the roots appear.

Growing a fat woman from a leaf

Growing a money tree from one leaf is very similar to rooting a cutting. The cut of the leaf must also be dried, and then placed in loose soil. To prevent the leaf from falling, he will need a stand made of matches or toothpicks. The creation of greenhouse conditions and regular moisture contribute to the rooting of the leaf. The ability to grow a money tree from a single leaf is quite real and achievable.

You can grow a money tree from one leaf

We sow the seeds

Seeds are sown in low containers filled with a mixture of sand and leafy soil, and covered with foil or glass to maintain high humidity. To prevent blacklegs, the earth is spilled with Fitosporin solution.

Within two weeks, while the seeds germinate, be sure to arrange a short airing. When most of the seeds germinate, the glass is removed. After the appearance of two or three pairs of leaves, the seedlings should be planted in small containers with an earthen mixture for succulents or universal flower soil.

The species Crassula is mainly propagated by the seed method.

Step-by-step instructions for planting and transplanting a fat woman

1. We prepare the soil ourselves (as described above) or buy a suitable mixture.
2. We take a pot of the required size (how to determine the size, described above).
3. Pour a drainage layer at least two centimeters thick at the bottom of the pot.
4. Add soil so that the earth fills the fourth part of the container.
5. We put the plant in the pot, trying to place it in the middle. If a massive money tree is transplanted, then the transshipment method should be applied: carefully remove the plant from the pot with one hand by the trunk, shake the soil off the roots a little. It is additionally necessary to rinse or process the root system only in case of disease or root decay.
6. We fill up the soil mixture, filling in the roots. No need to ram.
7. Pour abundantly with warm water. After the first watering, it will become clear whether more land needs to be added.
8. Add the required amount of soil, sprinkle with melba on top.
9. We put the crassula in the shade for a week or two so that the immature tree does not get a sunburn.

Video: money tree transplant

Possible landing options

Planting the money tree in a separate pot is just one of the options. The fat woman grows well in the florarium and in the "garden in a bowl".

Money tree in the florarium

To plant a money tree in a florarium, you will need a special earthen mixture for succulents and charcoal. Being in a confined space provokes rotting of the roots, and coal allows you to disinfect decaying organic matter.

Crassula looks great in the florarium

Watering succulents in the florarium should be moderate. The fat woman does not like excess moisture, and in an airtight vessel, the water will have nowhere to evaporate.

Important: do not forget to open the closing florarium for fresh air.

Crassula can be accommodated in a "kindergarten in a bowl"

Hardy fat women are the best option when creating a miniature garden from living plants. This species has about three hundred plants. Many have leaves that are original in color and shape, which give unusual combinations. Having prepared everything, as with the usual planting of a money tree in a pot, start planting several types of succulents in a flat container. Such a miniature composition can be carried from place to place, it requires a minimum of maintenance. A "garden in a bowl" of several trunks of a money tree can be placed not only on a windowsill, but also on a coffee table, shelf or computer desk.

Crassula is used very often in such compositions.

Typical mistakes when planting a fat woman, ways to fix it

Sometimes the florist, relying on the unpretentiousness of the money tree, does not provide it with proper care. Mistakes made when planting a fat woman can lead to sad results.

The flower is planted in a disproportionate pot

A money tree planted in a disproportionate pot does not grow well. Too deep a container leads to elongation of the main root and trunk of the plant. At the next transplant, you need to pinch the elongated root. Gradually Crassula will restore its beautiful appearance. Too small a pot can lead to the fall of the plant, since it will not be able to hold the overgrown crown.

Excessive watering

The fat woman lives by the principle: drought is better than flood. Excessive watering leads to decay of the root system. Watering the money tree is required as the surface of the earth dries up. Sometimes, instead of watering, you can spray the plant or wipe the leaves with a damp cloth. If the "flood" did occur, then the fat woman needs the onset of the "dry season". If it does not help, we urgently transplant the plant.

High air temperature

With excessive heat, the money tree loses its leaves and exposes the trunk. It especially does not like high temperatures during the dormant period - from November to March. Lowering the temperature or shading helps the fat woman recover.

Lack of drainage

Some growers do not attach importance to as little as drainage. But for Crassula, it is a prerequisite for a prosperous existence. Without it, water stagnation is real, leading to root rot and disease. If the drainage for some reason "forgot" to do, you need to urgently correct the situation. It doesn't matter what time it is outside the window - winter or summer.

Video: saving the money tree

Bloom

The money tree rarely blooms in indoor conditions. In nature, Crassula bloom begins after the end of the drought season and the arrival of heavy rains. To obtain a similar effect, it is required to recreate similar conditions in the room where the fat woman lives. To do this, it is necessary to keep the money tree in a cool place on a meager diet during the winter months, watering extremely rarely. With the onset of spring, increase watering and provide access to sunlight.Perhaps Crassula will bloom with small white flowers. True, it should be borne in mind that flowers appear only in the tenth year of the plant's life.

Flowering money tree pleases infrequently

Video: how to make a money tree bloom

Reviews of flower growers about caring for a money tree

Growing a money tree is not such a daunting task. Following the recommendations of experienced florists, you can achieve not only the formation of a beautiful crown in Crassula, but also see its flowering. It is believed that a blooming bastard with large leaves brings wealth and family well-being to the house. In addition, the money tree has medicinal properties. Its leaves are used to treat wounds and abscesses, for diseases of the kidneys, throat and joints.

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The money tree is a plant belonging to the bastard family, so named for the shape of the leaves. Other common names are bastard and crassula.

In nature, there are about 350 species of this succulent. In indoor floriculture, the ovate jellyfish is common. Its oval leaves are dark green, fleshy. The trunk is lignified, thickened at the base. The plant is spreading and branched, in height it can reach two or more meters. Learn how to grow a money tree at home from scratch.

1. Breeding methods of the beautiful Crassula
2. Conditions and rules for growing fat men
   • Perfect soil and the right pot
   • Location and regular care
   • Crown formation and wintering
3. Dangerous diseases and pests

Breeding methods of the beautiful Crassula

Growing a home money tree on your own is very easy even for a novice florist. This can be done in several ways.

With the help of a scion... Rooting of the jellyfish stalk is quite fast.

Rooting in water:

1. A stalk 7-10 cm long is placed in a container with water, removing the leaves from the bottom by about 3 cm.
2. Stimulants of rooting can be added to the water, for example, root, but this is not at all necessary, since without any additives, the cutting will take root in about a week.
3. The resulting shoot is planted in the ground.

They plant the shoot directly into the ground:

1. The base is buried 2-3 cm into the ground for cacti or succulents, sprayed with water and, if necessary, a support is installed.
2. The pot is chosen small in size, a drainage layer is poured on the bottom.
3. Roots appear quickly, within 1-2 weeks.

Using a sheet... A money tree is grown from a leaf in the same ways as from a cutting. First, I root the leaf in water, then plant it in the ground, or immediately plant the leaf in the ground and wait for the young shoots. The principle is the same as when growing violets from a leaf.

Conditions and rules for growing fat men

In order for the money tree, according to legends, to bring profit and improve financial well-being, it must be looked after properly. After all, as legends say, only a healthy, powerful and well-formed plant has magical properties.

Perfect soil and the right pot

The best soil for crassula is cacti and succulent plants. If a universal mixture is used, then a part of river sand is added to it in a ratio of 3: 1. If the soil has an acidic reaction, then dolomite flour is added to it - Crassula does not grow well in an acidic environment.

The pot should be short and wide. The size of the pot is selected based on the size of the plant. The diameter of the pot should be approximately equal to the diameter of the crown. The money tree grows equally well in earthenware and ceramic dishes, and in plastic pots. Several centimeters of drainage must be poured at the bottom of the container.

Location and regular care

The fat woman prefers a bright and warm place. Ideal for growing it east side, however, western and southern are allowed. When grown on a southern windowsill, the tree must be shaded from the scorching sunlight.

Every 2-3 weeks, the pot should be rotated 1/4 axis towards the light source.It is necessary to protect the plant from drafts. They can cause leaves to fall off. By the way, the toast is recommended as a plant for the bedroom, it is believed that its presence improves the relations of the spouses.

Water the money tree regularly and abundantly. The earthen coma should not be allowed to dry out more than 2-3 cm. The water should be at room temperature. In winter, watering is slightly reduced.

The fat woman is fed with universal fertilizer or fertilizer for cacti and succulents. The frequency of dressing in the spring-summer vegetation period is 1 time in 2-3 weeks. The rest of the time, fertilizers are not used.

Crown formation and wintering

To grow thick money tree, you need to plant it in a small pot. When the entire earthen lump is braided with roots, the fat woman will begin to increase the mass of the trunk, and then the crown.

To stimulate education lush crown, the pinching begins already when a young plant has a bud over four pairs of leaves. It is pinched so that after a while two shoots are formed in its place, which, in turn, pinch in a similar pattern.

The fat woman does not have a pronounced rest period. However, from October to February-March, it is advisable to keep the plant in a cooler place, with an approximate temperature of 15-20 degrees. Watering is carried out when the earthen coma dries up by half.

Dangerous diseases and pests

The most common cause of fatty disease is spider mite... In this case, the trunk, branches and leaves are covered with a white cobweb bloom. A soap solution will help to get rid of. Moisten a soft sponge in soap dissolved in water and wipe all parts of the plant. In case of severe damage, it is worth using the drug "Fufanon".

If brown or rusty spots appear on the leaves of the money tree, then we can conclude that it is infected scabbard... The affected areas are wiped with a brush dipped in alcohol, then, as in the case of a spider mite, the leaves, branches and trunk are wiped with a sponge dipped in soapy water. From drugs it is recommended to use "Fufanon" or "Fitoverm".

White flakes in the axils of the leaves indicate infection. mealybug... In this case, the plant slows down growth, the shoots are deformed, and the leaves can fall off. If the lesions are small, then the extraneous formations are cleaned off with a brush. If a significant part of the plant is affected, then actellic must be used for treatment.

If the leaves have lost their turgor, become lethargic and yellow, then there may be several reasons:

1. One of the most common is insufficient watering. The pot is placed in a container with warm, settled water for 15 minutes, then excess moisture is allowed to drain.
2. The second reason is decay. At the same time, the leaves are weeping. The plant is taken out of the pot, the soil is shaken off, the roots are examined and the damaged ones are removed. Places of cuts are sprinkled with crushed coal. The tree is planted in fresh soil, watering is reduced for a while.
3. Long exposure to direct sunlight can cause yellowing and leaf fall. To prevent this, the pot with the plant is removed to the back of the room and sufficient watering is ensured.

In the warm season, the money tree can be kept outdoors - used for a garden on the balcony or in landscape floriculture. It is important to ensure that the air temperature does not drop below 15 degrees and do not leave the plant in the rain.

Nastasya Vorob, an expert on home floriculture, spoke about how to properly grow a money tree from a shoot or leaf. Tips for the proper care of houseplants are waiting for you in this section.

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The fat woman, crassula or "money tree" is one of the most famous home and office plants.Unpretentious, it feels great in any conditions, in bright light or in a dark corner. In Feng Shui, a lot of attention is paid to it, it is believed that by successfully placing such a plant at home, you can attract prosperity. In fact, this is a controversial issue, because if you dream of wealth and do not make any effort, then not a single fat woman will help. However, let's leave this question to the discretion of the reader. Today we are interested in what kind of land is needed for the "money tree" so that it develops well and does not hurt. And then it will wither away, what kind of well-being after that is the house ?!

A little about the plant itself

To find the ideal conditions for a flower, you need to know about its characteristics and preferences: where it comes from, what root system, attitude to watering and the requirement for the presence of nutrients in the soil. All this plays a big role. Some particularly fastidious specimens can only be grown by creating greenhouse conditions for them. Fortunately, the fat woman has nothing to do with such. She belongs to succulents, and therefore by nature she is already prepared for survival in the most extreme conditions. Even a novice florist who has no idea about growing indoor plants can keep such a copy on his windowsill. Today we will not only talk about what kind of land is needed for the "money tree", but also consider the features of planting and care.

Where to put the plant

In apartments, not enough space is a real problem, so there is only one option for flowers - a window sill. But the illumination on each of them can be very different. This one is generously watered by the sun all day, and the other is in the shade of large trees or neighboring houses. Of course, the difference between plants that stand on one and the other will be obvious.

The fat woman loves diffused light. Indoors, it is recommended to put it on the southeast windows. Surprisingly, this is fully consistent with the opinion of feng shui experts, so your well-being will also be under reliable protection. Below we will talk about what kind of land is needed for the "money tree", and we will see that, depending on the temperature regime and illumination, this indicator can change. The hotter it is on your window, the less sandy and loose the soil should be. But the fat woman does not like direct sunlight, in this case the lower leaves turn red, wither and fall off.

I need fresh air

Succulents do not tolerate the lack of ventilation very badly, therefore, with the onset of the summer period, it is best to take the fat woman to the balcony. So she will be comfortable enough, just do not forget to shade from direct sunlight. If the balcony is on the east side of the house, then ideal conditions for the growth and development of the plant will be created here. In winter, it is best to move the pot to the south side, since a lack of light is no less harmful than an excess of sunlight, this point should also be taken with full attention.

Watering the plant

This is the last point that we wanted to consider before moving on to what kind of land is needed for the "money tree". The lump should be slightly damp all the time. You can't let it dry out too much, but you don't need to fill the plant. Therefore, the amount of water applied is closely related to the choice of soil. Moderately loose and nutritious soil will allow you to optimize irrigation without any additional effort. To do this, it is enough to walk well through the pots once a week with a watering can. In a very hot season, you can enter an additional time per week, for example, if you did the round on Sundays, now it is also on Wednesday. In winter, like all cacti, the fat woman has a dormant period. The soil needs to be moistened about once every two weeks.

Earth, how much in this word ...

In fact, novice florists are of the opinion that a cactus can be planted in any soil.Apparently, they think so due to the fact that they can withstand extreme temperatures for a long time, do without water and feeding. In fact, this is a big misconception. The land for the "money tree" should be special. Not only the bastard, but any stem succulent makes high demands on the soil. Fertile, well-fertilized garden soil will not suit him, but neither will bare stones.

Three whales"

You just need to comply with the conditions that we will now talk about, and your fat woman will delight you with a beautiful appearance for many years:

• light, loose structure;
• good aeration;
• excellent drainage.

There is nothing difficult. The land for the "money tree" just needs to be porous and light. The availability of nutrients is not important enough to focus on. We will separately talk about the PH level. With strong acidification, the fat woman will have a bad time, but the very vital activity of the plant leads to its gradual alkalization.

The "money tree" blooms willingly, but only if there is a sufficient amount of mineral fertilizers. At the same time, an excess of organic matter is not at all desirable for her. It is not recommended to add humus to the soil. Succulents grow rather slowly, while excess nitrogen, on the contrary, stimulates rapid cell division. As a result, the outer skin cracks and the plant becomes scarred.

Use of ready-made soils

The easiest way is to buy the mixture in the store, in this case you will not have to puzzle over what kind of land is needed for the "money tree". The composition in this case is selected by specialists in the field of floriculture, however, it can also be significantly improved by adding coarse sand, brick chips or pebbles. Drainage should be such as to exclude even short-term waterlogging. That is, an earthen lump ideally gets wet quickly and gives off excess water.

Be sure to check the composition indicated on the label. The main component of most commercial substrates is peat. It has a high acidity, which is reduced by adding ground limestone. But peat itself can be different, so do a wetting test. Horse is very light, it practically does not contain nutrients, retains moisture for a long time, and after drying it is extremely poorly wetted. Low-lying peat is heavy and cakes quickly. It is necessary to add more sand and other leavening agents to it.

As you can see, it is not so easy to answer the question of which land should be planted "money tree". Maybe it would be better to mix it with your own hands? Let's take a look at what components it should consist of.

Basic composition

Experienced growers will never buy ready-made soil, because it is much better to make a composition optimized for a particular plant. Indeed, here you are buying a package that says "soil for succulents." And this group includes hundreds of different plants, each of which has its own preferences. Is it good or bad for him? Apparently, the plant will survive, but it will be difficult to call optimal conditions.

So, they brought us a young "money tree". The soil for planting should already be ready, or you urgently need to start mixing it. The basic composition is considered, in which 40% sod land, 40% leafy land and 20% coarse sand or small pebbles. A very simple, versatile and high-quality composition will allow your fat woman to turn into a real tree and delight you with flowering.

Stocking up sod land

If you love succulents and plan to have at home not one, but several pots, then it is recommended to think in advance about which land you need to transplant the "money tree". So, you need to prepare a sod substrate. For this, it is advisable to visit a meadow or an old pasture. In fact, this is the upper horizon of the soil, which is riddled with living and dead roots and shoots of plants.You will need to cut off a 5-10 cm layer with a sharp object, and you take it home as a substrate.

Leaf humus

But sod is not everything. We have already said above which land is suitable for the "money tree". It should be loose, light and nutritious. This humus is obtained as a result of overheating of fallen leaves. It is much lighter than turf. You can collect it in your garden, park or square. There are some limitations. Do not take humus from under conifers and poplars. The soil will be too acidic, and the fat woman will start growing very late. Due to the high content of tannins, you should not use humus from under oak and ash.

Sand or pebbles

There is one rule here: do not use small fractions, which are most often used in construction. Such sand contains a huge amount of dust and cements the soil. If there is no other option, then you will need to thoroughly rinse, dry and sift it to separate the largest particles. However, it is best to take only coarse sand or prepare brick chips yourself. Small pebbles, expanded clay and others are also suitable.

We enrich the soil

Our story about which land to transplant the "money tree" into is almost complete, but one more important point needs to be mentioned. Since the fat woman is good about mineral fertilizing, it would be nice to additionally add them to the soil. It is very easy to do this, just add a small amount of wood ash or crushed coal. This will save you from the need to feed the plants in the near future. A small amount of broken shards or bricks can be added to the substrate. This will increase the porosity of the soil, and in addition, the pieces of fired clay will absorb excess moisture.

Substrate acidity

This is another important indicator to pay attention to. If we are talking about succulents in general, then they quite calmly tolerate even excessive acidification, but the fat woman does not like it at all. Therefore, it is necessary to determine, before planting a "money tree", what acidity the land is needed.

The finished soil mixture is checked with ordinary indicator paper, which are sold in shops for gardeners. Ideally, if the indicators are 5.5-6.5. How do you accomplish this? For this, the soil is mixed with distilled or cold boiled water. Then you need to be guided by the situation. Add chalk to make the mixture more alkaline, and peat to acidify it. If the composition is too acidic, and you have nothing at hand to normalize this indicator, then you can simply spread the soil in the open air and do not forget to water. After 3-4 weeks, it will be completely ready for use.

Landing technology

Now it is clear which land for the "money tree" will be considered optimal. The last question remains: "How to prepare the ground?" First of all, it needs to be disinfected. To do this, it is enough to take a large dish, place wet sand on the lower tier, and all the other components on top. Hot steam when heated will completely disinfect the soil.

Now you need to find a suitable pot. The fat woman does not like too large, so choose the one that includes the root system with a margin. If necessary, the plant can be transplanted. The best time for this is early spring. Be sure to stock up on a drainage layer. Now carefully remove the plant from the pot and then transfer it to a new one. It remains only to sprinkle the voids with earth. Watering the fat woman in the first 3-5 days is not recommended, since the root system must move away from the injuries received.

Form a plant

The "money tree" can be different. If several sprouts sit in one pot, they will stretch out and lose their decorative appearance. And even one seedling is capable of leaning to the left or to the right under its own weight. Therefore, as soon as the twig has collected 3-4 leaves, it is pinched.Then the fat woman grows with a well-formed center and a lush crown.

Instead of a conclusion

As you can see, growing this plant has its own characteristics, but it is not at all difficult. Once you have learned how to prepare a substrate, you will never buy it in the store again. Homemade potting soil mixes differ in an individual approach to each plant. In addition, you know exactly how they were made, what formed their basis. It remains only to observe the optimal temperature regime, not to overflow the plant, and the fat woman will delight you with an amazing crown for a long time.

The fat woman, or money tree, is becoming an increasingly popular houseplant. It has a thick barrel with soft green leaves that look so much like coins. From ancient times it was believed that in a house where a fat woman grows well, there will always be wealth, prosperity and well-being. It is noteworthy that the money tree had to be grown on its own. Only in this case did it bring wealth. In order for the plant to always look fresh, well-groomed and full of energy, it needs to be taken care of.

How to plant a money tree

It is as easy as shelling pears to buy a small plant with a ready-made and engrafted shoot. You will receive a strong, viable flower that will decorate your home. However, in order for the plant to bring monetary luck and prosperity, you need to unnoticeably pinch off a leaf or twig from a large tree. This must be done so that the owner of a large tree does not guess about anything, that is, simply put, you have to steal the offshoot.

1. The leaves and twigs of the bastard reproduce well and give roots even when dry. After you have torn off a leaf or twig from the plant, the shoot should lie down for several hours without water and earth. So it will take root better.
2. The shoot must be dipped in a glass of water so that it gives roots. However, a fat woman can perfectly take root if you stick a leaf directly into damp earth.
3. A pot for a money tree should be chosen wide and low.
4. Before planting, you need to prepare the soil for the plant. To do this, mix ten parts garden soil with two parts sand and one part ash. Place porous pebbles or brick shards on the bottom to ensure drainage.
5. After you have planted the shoot in the ground, you can keep the flower under a kind of greenhouse for several weeks - that is, under a canopy made of ordinary polyethylene. This helps the flower to take root better.
6. The fat woman is an unpretentious plant. When properly seated, it is well accepted and begins to gain strength within a few weeks.

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Money tree care

For a plant to be strong and sturdy, it must be properly cared for.

1. The money tree comes from hot Africa, so it is absolutely not afraid of sunlight. On the contrary, in order to ensure normal life for him, you need to put a flower pot on the sunny side. At the very peak of the hot summer, it is better not to leave the flower for a long time in direct sunlight, but otherwise you can not be afraid of the plant drying out.
2. Watering should not be frequent. It is best to water the plant once or twice a week as the topsoil dries up. If you notice that the bastard has stopped growing up, then you need to reduce the amount of watering. But you can't overdry the plant either - find the optimal water balance. Water the plant with settled water at room temperature. It is strongly not recommended to water the plant with cold water - it may die.
3. The optimum temperature for the fat woman's life is 20-25 degrees in summer and 10-15 degrees in winter. This plant grows well outdoors, so if possible, take the plant out to the balcony or place it on the windowsill outside the window.
4. The money tree loves water procedures, so from time to time you need to spray the fat woman with a spray bottle.
5. A couple of times a month, the plant needs to be fed with fertilizers. This is usually done only in summer and spring, when the plant is actively growing and blooming. In winter, feeding the plant is optional. Usually, the money tree is fertilized with complex compounds or special fertilizers for cacti.
6. Once every few years, the plant needs to be transplanted into a larger pot. To do this, you need to move the soil away from the edges of the pot and carefully remove the plant with the rhizome and earth. Add soil to a new, larger pot and plant the root of the plant with soil. Sprinkle the gaps around the edges of the pot.
7. When growing a fat woman, it is very important to monitor the formation of the plant. To grow a tree, not a bush, you need to cut off the lower auxiliary shoots so that the plant does not waste its energy on them. Leave one of the most viable outgrowths, which in the future will turn into a strong and sturdy trunk. If you want the plant to start growing in a certain direction, you just need to pinch off the topmost leaves of the branches growing in this direction. The money tree grows towards the sun, so you need to turn the pot from time to time so that the plant grows evenly. If this is not done, the tree may lose balance and fall. If this happens, simply lift the plant up, cut off the damaged leaves, and plant the tree back in the pot. Do not let this case repeat itself and prune the plant in time.

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Diseases and problems in the growth of the money tree

The fat woman is a strong enough plant that is able to withstand any negative influences. It rarely gets sick, however, troubles can happen to it.

If the plant is painful, pests can overpower it. Among them there may be mealy or root bugs, scale insects and false scales, spider mites, nematodes, aphids. To get rid of them, you need to prepare a garlic tincture with alcohol. Peel three heads of garlic, chop the cloves and fill the bottle with them. Pour the garlic with alcohol and let it brew for a couple of weeks. Shake the bottle as often as possible. After that, the tincture must be filtered and wiped with the trunk and leaves of the plant. After such treatment, the pests of the plant are no longer afraid. In addition, it is absolutely safe for the tree itself.

If the leaves of the plant suddenly become shriveled and dark, it means that the water for irrigation was cold. Such leaves must be removed immediately, they are unlikely to come to their senses. If the leaves become pale and lethargic, then the watering is too intense. When you, on the contrary, rarely water the plant, dry brown spots may appear on its leaves. If the spots are brown, but not dry, but soft, then the plant is sick with a fungus. In such cases, you need to purchase antifungal agents for indoor plants in specialized stores. And often ventilate the tree so that it quickly gets rid of this scourge.

It so happens that the roots of a plant become soft, lethargic, as if rotting. This is most likely root rot. In this case, in order to save the plant, you need to remove it from the pot and clean the root of all damaged parts. A plant with clean root residues is transplanted into fresh soil. If the root is completely affected, it remains only to cut the plant and hope that it will give new roots and take root.

If the trunk of the bastard becomes gnarled and ugly, then the plant needs more sunlight.

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For the money tree to bring good luck

There are several signs associated with planting and growing a money tree. After all, this is not only a houseplant, but also a talisman, a talisman for happiness, love and prosperity.

1. In order for the flower to grow well and bring money luck, you need to put an ordinary coin in the bottom of the pot when planting.
2. On the most magical night of the year, you need to put large bills on the branches of a tree. It is believed that in the New Year, the money tree is charged with the energy of money, and this promises money increases throughout the year.
3. Treat the tree like a living being. Wipe off dust from its leaves on a regular basis, and gently iron it. They say that the money tree gets used to one owner. And if it does not appear for a long time, it begins to fade and hurt.
4. Every week, on the same day and preferably at the same time, you need to loosen the soil of your "pet". It is better if it is done by the same person.
5. In Feng Shui, a pot with a money tree should stand on the window from the southeast side. According to the statement, it is this side of the world that is responsible for the material well-being of a person.
6. To activate cash flows, you need to tie a red ribbon to a pot or a branch of a plant.

Love your plant, talk to it and refer to it as if it were alive. And it will answer you with rapid growth and lush flowering. Then your financial affairs will go uphill!

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