From time immemorial, people have decorated their homes with various plants. Today, only an experienced florist can count the number of all existing indoor flowers. However, some varieties are quite widespread, so you can meet them in any apartment. People often keep a money tree on their windowsill. Its reproduction is very simple, and there are many benefits - in Feng Shui, it brings wealth and success, and it just pleases the eye. This flower is also called fatty. The money tree leaf is very juicy and voluminous. The flowers are white or pale pink with a sweet smell.
Let's talk in more detail about such a wonderful and slightly mysterious plant as a money tree. Reproduction and care for it is not particularly difficult, but nevertheless, there are secrets here. In order for your money tree to be beautiful and strong, you need to adhere to certain rules, which will be listed below.
Money Tree. Reproduction and care
Let's start with the transplant. To do this, it is enough to rip off or take the fallen leaf and put it in water. A glass of water is best placed in the sun. It is advisable to change the water regularly. If you do everything right, then, most likely, in two weeks roots will appear. We take this leaf and carefully plant it in soft ground. It is better to buy the already prepared soil, as it is treated with special solutions. This gives more guarantees for the continued absence of parasites. Water the sprout should not be more often than after 4 -5 days, but if necessary, this amount increases. Do not forget also about one important point - loosen the earth every one and a half weeks. This is necessary so that oxygen enters the roots. But do it very carefully, try not to damage the roots. And you will soon have a beautiful money tree. Propagation by seeds is a troublesome business, take note of this.
Money tree is a sun-loving plant, and in the shade it stretches out. So it’s better to keep it on the windowsill of the south side of the apartment. Another important point - the money tree loves the air, so in the summer take it to the balcony.
A large role in the cultivation of this tree is played by watering. Abundantly moisten the flower is necessary only during the period of active growth. But do not get carried away - it is not worth turning the soil into a swamp. When the plant grows, and the growth phase slows down, then water it no more than once a week. The soil should be slightly moist at all times, but not wet. This is especially true of the cold season, otherwise the roots of the flower will rot. Top dressing is carried out only during the growing season.
Money tree is truly a long-lived plant. It can exist for more than twenty years. Over time, the flower will need a transplant. Money tree can be transplanted into the greenhouse, if any, or just into the garden. But do not forget to wrap it up for the winter.
With proper care, the plant can throw a flower. Money tree blooms very rarely, since it is a "miracle of nature" from South America, where there is a lot of sunlight. There is much more daylight there than ours, which is why flowering of a money tree is a rarity in domestic latitudes. This process continues for several months. According to feng shui, it is believed that if this miracle happened to you and the tree bloomed, it means that soon you will find success and wealth.
Nevertheless, flowering can be achieved with us. As mentioned above, proper watering is required. We also mentioned fresh air. It is also believed that if the flower is transplanted in the spring, then the chances of flowering increase. In winter, it is better not to put the money tree near heat sources. Choose the coolest room for him. And again: love him with all your heart. And it will thank you not only with beautiful flowers, but also with wealth!