Even the most inveterate urbanists subconsciously feel their connection with wildlife, the plant world. And so they try to plant improvised gardens on their windowsills. And flowers are selected not only on the basis of “like-dislike”, but also with meaning. Some are fond of esotericism, while others are feng shui. People are trying to make such green friends who would bring good luck, goodness, stability to the house. We will talk about one such inhabitant of flowerpots.
Money Crassula
People call these flowers “money tree”. They came to us from the arid climate of South America. And, like most of the plants there, they have thick stalks, twigs and the same fleshy leaves that accumulate such a rare and expensive moisture. The plant belongs to the genus of succulents, a very extensive and diverse. If you are interested in the name of the flower “money tree” in the scientific literature, then in English this word sounds like “Crassula”, and it translates as: fat girl. The appearance of the tree served as the basis for this name.
Myths and legends
Usually, in our homes, a tree-like crassula is bred. She really is very similar to a dwarf tree. But the leaves are somewhat reminiscent of coins. That is why not only here, but also in other countries, gardening lovers call flowers "money tree". It is believed that if you plant such specimens in your home and take good care of them, then with their growth the well-being of the family and the material wealth of the house will increase. Like it or not, it's hard to judge. But the fact that the rooms are becoming more comfortable and more beautiful is an indisputable fact! Therefore, the money tree flowers bring some benefit!
Appearance and care features
The tree belongs to the category of evergreens. He rarely drops foliage, usually in extreme situations for him. True, fragile cuttings and twigs easily break off with awkward touches. But it does not matter. It’s worth sticking a leaf into the ground, when it sprouts very soon. This is what kind of money tree flowers have the vitality and energy of. By the way, they are even covered with flowers, fruits, but this rarely happens in indoor crops. But it’s a pity, the sight is very beautiful!
What is more remarkable is the plant, so this is the original arrangement of the leaves. Each pair grows opposite each other, the next - crosswise with the previous one, and the angle between them is 90 degrees. Very interesting, right? Due to the leaves, by the way, the money tree flowers are beautiful. Their color is saturated, dark, in many species an elegant red edging and small white specks (as on apples of the Semirenko variety).
Domestic flowers "money tree" is very unpretentious in care. They are able to feel pretty good almost in Spartan conditions: cool, dimly lit rooms, with occasional watering. True, they like light very much, but not direct, as in the scorching sun, but diffused. Therefore, with the onset of real warmth and until the first cold snap, flowers will be most comfortable on balconies, open verandas and even in the garden, of course, in your own flowerpot. And in winter you need to try to provide the tree with good lighting. As for watering, in summer you need frequent, in winter - less often. It is advisable to transplant the plant at rest, in late autumn or early spring, in March-April. The soil should consist of a mixture of sand, humus and turf (in equal quantities).
Good luck, lovers of gardens on the windowsills!