What if the money tree only grows up?

Money Tree - the popular name of the plant, the rounded leaves of which look like coins. Other names are Crassula, Cotiledon, Fatty. There are more than 300 species of this plant. In modern apartments, the tree-like crassula is most often found.

Content:

• Features of growing a money tree
• The money tree only grows up: why and what to do
• How to properly care for a plant

Features of growing a money tree

The money tree belongs to succulents. Under natural conditions, its height reaches 3 m, at home it usually does not exceed 1.5 m. The trunk is thick. Leaves are fleshy, dark green, with a reddish tint, shiny. They are arranged in pairs opposite each other. Traces of fallen leaves are visible on the stem along its entire length.

Under natural conditions, the money tree blooms with nondescript white or cream flowers.

They are collected in the inflorescences of umbrellas or brush. The apartment blooms very rarely. The fat woman is grown from cuttings. They are harvested in spring from leaves and stems. Cut with a clean sharp knife, sprinkle the cut with charcoal. Dry for a couple of days. Then the leaf is planted in a small bowl filled with light soil. Water, cover with a glass jar. Moisten the soil periodically until a sprout appears. The cuttings are set in water and are waiting for the roots to appear. Then they are planted in a pot.

The soil for growing a fat woman should consist of sod land. Add ash, small pieces of brick. You can add humus and leafy soil. Clay helps to retain moisture. A thick layer of drainage will help avoid stagnant water in the pot. A piece of charcoal stuck into the ground will protect against decay. There should be large holes at the bottom of the pot through which excess water will drain into the pan.

The money tree only grows up: why and what to do

Crassula crown shape depends on the size of the pot. If it is deep, the root will stretch downward and the crown will grow upward. The trunk in this case will be weak. The wider the pot, the more spreading the crown and the more powerful the root.

To form the crown of a plant in the form of a tree, it is grown from one sprout.

After 4 pairs of leaves are formed on the branch, pinch the top. In a few days, several new buds will form at this place, from which lateral branches will grow. In the future, you will need to do the same with them. For a plant to have a beautiful shape, each of its branches should have no more than 4 pairs of leaves. Pruning can also be carried out when the plant has more than 4 pairs of leaves, and for some reason they did not have time to pinch the top.

To Money Tree had a uniform rounded crown, the pot must be periodically turned, substituting its other side to the sun. In winter, it can be installed on southern windows. The sun will not damage the leaves at this time.

How to properly care for a plant

Useful tips for watering the money tree:

• Water the money tree with settled water at room temperature or warmer, up to 30 degrees. The money tree does not require frequent watering.
• In winter, it will be enough to moisten the soil once a month. In summer, watered after a few days.
• The soil is checked by touch. If it is dry at a depth of 2 cm, water the plant.The leaves are sprayed once a week from a spray bottle, and once a month they are rinsed in the shower, covering the soil with a film so as not to flood the plant.
• After the shower, you need to wait until the leaves are dry. A plant with wet leaves should not be installed in a permanent place.
• The leaves do not so much need moisture, but rather they suffer from dust that gets on them. Therefore, instead of spraying, you can wipe them with a damp cloth.
• You should not place the flower so that the sun's rays hit the soil. The topsoil will dry out quickly, while the inside will remain moist. Watering in this case will lead to root rot.

The money tree does not like drafts. Their harmful effects can lead to the death of the plant. The plant gradually gains mass, increasing in size. Therefore, you need it transplant... This is usually done every 2-3 years. They use transfer from an old pot to a new one, 3 cm wider than the previous one. Too long root is shortened. This will help expand root system, and, accordingly, the crown.

A pot with a plant is installed on the east or southwest windows.

In the summer, the plant is taken out into the fresh air. Better to install it in partial shade. If installed in direct sunlight, it will leave burns on them, in the shade the tree will be strongly stretched upward. The temperature in summer should be up to 25 ° C. In autumn it can be lowered to 15 ° C. But even at 18-20 degrees it grows well. You cannot install a pot with a money tree near a heating radiator in winter. This will cause the trunk to stretch out and the lower leaves to fall off. The temperature must not be allowed to drop to 5 degrees, otherwise the leaves will fall off. Winters well on a glazed loggia. There are no special requirements for indoor humidity.

More information can be found in the video:

There is no need to feed in winter. In spring and summer they bring mineral fertilizers for cacti. If the soil is highly moistened for a long time, the plant can be affected by fungal diseases. In this case, remove the tree from the pot, shake off the soil and treat the roots with Fundazol or another antifungal agent.

Pests money tree:

• The worm covers the axils of the leaves with a white bloom.
• A spider mite can be identified by the presence of cobwebs on leaves and branches.
• The scale insect leaves yellow spots on the leaves.

It is necessary to fight pests by treating the plant with soapy water and insecticides, for example, "Fitoverm". The money tree cleans the air from germs, viruses and various harmful microorganisms. But it is not recommended to be treated with it on your own, because arsenic is contained in the leaves of the bastard.

Feng Shui uses the money tree as a talisman that attracts wealth and positive emotions. To do this, it is advised to install it in the southeastern part of an apartment or house. But this is not enough. It is advised to "activate" it by burying a coin in the ground.