Money tree: how to plant correctly and possible growing problems. Money tree: home care
Secrets of growing a money tree
According to Feng Shui it is believed that Money Tree brings good luck in material affairs and growth in family well-being. However, for this very luck it is necessary to properly care for the plant.
By the way, in appearance, fat women can differ strikingly from each other, depending on the species. They can be not only tree-like (with a clearly defined trunk), but also bush-like, ground cover, and hanging forms.
But most often, in the vastness of our country, a tree with oval leaves and a thick trunk is lovingly grown, as in the photo (scientifically “krasula ovata”), and this is what we will talk about.
Proper care - 6 main secrets
Caring for a fat plant is not at all difficult, you just need to remember where this houseplant comes from and create conditions as close as possible to its native ones, taking into account its growth period (spring and summer) and dormant period (winter and autumn).1. Watering
How often to water a money tree? It came to us from the southern regions of Africa, and therefore does not allow excess moisture. In spring and summer, it needs to be watered about 1-2 times a week, in winter and autumn - even less often. It is important to monitor the soil before watering - it must be dry. There is also no need to allow it to dry out, but there should be no water remaining in the tray of the pot. The soil should only be slightly moistened.
2. Lighting
Light is very important for a plant, but it should not be placed under the scorching rays of the sun.
The optimal place for it is on the windowsill in the south-eastern part of the house: here there will be enough sun, but it will not be constantly hot.
In spring and summer, it is better to take Krasula to Fresh air- for example, on the floor of the balcony so that the sun does not touch the leaves, and in cold weather - place it on the south side.
3. Soil and fertilizing
Since Crassula is a succulent (which also includes cacti), it is advisable to choose turf soil, although universal soil is also quite suitable.
You can also create a suitable soil yourself by making a mixture of turf soil, sand, leaf soil and humus in proportions 4:1:1:1. When planting or replanting a plant, drainage is placed at the bottom of the pot, for example, from brick chips or pieces of coal.
And for more magic of the money tree, you can put a few coins on the bottom.
Often used for feeding universal fertilizers or special additives for succulents. As when caring for other plants, it is better to fertilize Crassula after watering for better absorption of nutrients.
In spring and summer, fertilizing can be done once a month, and in autumn and winter, during the so-called dormant period, two to three times less often.
4. Temperature
The optimal temperature for a money tree is the range from +18° to +25°C. In autumn and winter, the temperature can be reduced to +10-15°C, or even +6°C. In general, Krasula tolerates any room temperature normally, but you need to monitor its condition to notice the slightest problem plants.
5. Humidity
There is no need to constantly spray the plant; its leaves do not need it. As necessary, you can wipe the leaves with a damp cloth or napkin, since dust really “loves” to sit on its leaves, which look like coins.
If humidity is not so important for the fatty, then regular ventilation is necessary. In summer, you can take Crassula to the balcony or garden. When ventilating rooms, it is important to avoid drafts that can harm the plant.
6. Choosing a pot
The dishes in which the money tree will “live” are very important. A pot of the wrong size can slow down the growth of the Crassula or even stop it altogether.
For the money tree, it is better to choose a stable, wide and low flowerpot, because it has a shallow root system. The width of the pot should be equal to or slightly more crowns tree.
Money tree flowers - truth or myth?
Some lucky people saw the Crassula bloom. Its flowers are small, light in color (white, white-green or white-pink depending on the variety) and have a sweet scent. Flowering continues for several months during the growth period.
Among those in the know, there is a sign that the flower of the money tree promises material profit.
However, it is not often possible to see Crassula flowers in ordinary room conditions. What mainly prevents the plant from flowering in our climate zone is the lack of daylight (after all, in the tropics the days are much longer).
Did you know that it blooms for the first time no earlier than 7-10 years of age?
What needs to be done for the tree to bloom?
- Firstly, it is important to follow all the recommendations for growing and caring for the fat plant and notice the slightest changes in its condition.
- Secondly, you shouldn’t expect the tree to start blooming in the first years after planting. Some notice the first flowers 7 or even 10 years after cultivation, and some do not achieve flowering at all, although they care for the fat plant according to all the rules.
- Thirdly, many people notice that Crassula flowers appear after some stress or shaking for the plant. Some people don’t water it at all for a while or place it at the wrong temperature. The first watering after a month's break or placing it in optimal temperature conditions can bring the desired effect - a kind of gratitude from the plant. But there is always a danger of drying or freezing it, so such methods should be treated with caution.
Crassula transplantation and its propagation
Crassula is usually replanted in the spring. Mature plant need to be replanted annually or every two years.
After purchasing, the young tree can be replanted within a few weeks, as soon as the plant gets used to the house.
Before transplanting a money tree, select a pot or flowerpot and place drainage in it, then fill it with soil. In order for the plant to tolerate replanting faster and better, it is advisable to “transfer” the Crassula along with a lump of earth at the roots, and then add fresh soil to the pot. Care is important here so as not to accidentally damage branches or fragile leaves.
If rotten roots are noticeable during replanting, which indicates excessive watering, they need to be cut off and the plant dried, leaving the roots exposed for about a day.
Do you want to plant and grow a tree yourself?
This is done either by planting seeds in the ground, or using cuttings:
- The seeds are placed in clay bowls with holes in the bottom for air circulation. After this, they are covered with film or glass. Care consists of daily airing the container with seeds for half an hour and spraying the soil with water as it dries. Sprouts will appear in two weeks.
- It is much easier to propagate Crassula from cuttings. You can immediately plant the cuttings in the ground, or you can first put them in water until the roots appear. The finished cuttings are rooted approximately 6 cm deep into the prepared soil. A pattern has been identified between the timing of planting and future flowering. By planting the cuttings from March to April, there is a greater chance that the Crassula will bloom later. Planting a money tree in July reduces these chances.
Watch the video on how to plant Crassula correctly. It's better to see once than to read ten times:
We form a chic crown and trunk ourselves
In order for the trunk to “grow thick” and harden, it is important that only one shoot is grown in a pot.
To make the money tree look like a tree, and not like a shrub with many thin stems, you need to start shaping the trunk and crown.
If the tree is purchased as an adult, most often the trunk is already thick and woody. But you still need to shape the crown - regulate its splendor and height.
So that the branches do not begin to bend down due to rapid growth thin stems up you need to pinch the fatty.
It is better to start doing this from an early age, so that there are no stumps left from already formed branches.
If you have to trim already mature branches to give the desired shape to the plant, you can sprinkle the broken area with cinnamon powder or activated carbon.
Pinching is very simple. After waiting until 3-4 pairs of leaves grow on one branch, you need to find a new bud between the last pair. It needs to be carefully plucked out: with nails, fingers or tweezers. After this, two or even three kidneys appear in place of the removed kidney. This means that the tree has begun to branch. If one kidney appears again, the procedure should be repeated.
In order for the money tree to grow and branch symmetrically, you need to periodically turn the pot with the other side towards the light source.
What can harm a fat woman?
Despite the ease of care, the plant will not tolerate a lack of attention. Is your tree withering or losing leaves? This means that it got sick due to poor care.
Diseases and their causes:
- From a lack of light, the plant can develop a long, ugly-shaped stem and then die. Therefore, it is very important to place it on the windowsill, especially in dark rooms.
- Due to excess moisture, the leaves darken, fall off or change color, which indicates fungal diseases of Crassula. This can also happen if you water it too much. cold water. If the leaves are covered with dry brown spots, on the contrary, there is not enough water.
- Detected rot at the base of the stem indicates rotting of the root system, when it is necessary to take extreme measures: cut off the top and grow the tree again.
- Pests rarely attack the Crassula, but if necessary, conventional means can be used to get rid of specific pests. Most often it causes problems mealybug. You can remove it with a cotton swab and alcohol or treat it with insecticides for succulents.
Crassula or Krasula is a plant that is popularly called the money tree for characteristic shape leaves that look like coins. The money tree is a symbol of material well-being and luxury, it is not surprising that unusual plants, reminiscent of bonsai, are grown in many homes. Propagating a money tree is a simple and very exciting process. Let's study in detail all the methods of breeding the fat woman.
Reproduction methods
There are three methods for propagating a money tree:
- cuttings;
- leaves;
- seeds.
The most effective and affordable way– cuttings. In this case, the young plant quickly takes root, adapts to the growing conditions, and after a few months a full-fledged, healthy tree is formed.
The leaf method is more troublesome, since planting material often rots, the process of root formation and the appearance of children is long. Varieties with variegated leaves When propagated by leaf blades, they lose their multi-colored color.
The method of propagation by seeds is the most complex and time consuming.
Basic principles of money tree propagation
- Immediately before rooting, the cuttings or leaves need to be withered - kept in the open air for a day.
- Planting material can be rooted in water with the addition of activated carbon or in a substrate.
- After the roots appear, young plants are planted in small flowerpots - no more than 7 cm in diameter.
- Universal composition of the substrate for cuttings and leaves: mix leaf, turf soil and sand in equal proportions.
- Temperature range – from +16 to +18 degrees.
- Watering - once a day.
Note: if you choose the right time to propagate the crassula from cuttings, you can wait until flowering. The variety Crassula spatulata blooms profusely after planting cuttings in March-April. Krassula Schmidtii will bloom if cuttings are carried out in March; if the plant is propagated later, it will not bloom. Margined Crassula (Crassula marginalis Soland) may bloom after breeding in June.
Cuttings
Strong, healthy shoots 10-12 cm long are suitable for rooting. Cuttings are cut from mother plant and dried in the open air for 24 hours.
2. Rooting cuttings.
There is no consensus among experts about which method of rooting a money tree is better. IN this issue it all depends on the individual preferences of the grower. To root a shoot in water you need:
- cut off the lower leaves;
- add a root formation stimulator to a container of water;
- fix the cutting in the container so that it does not drown;
- place the container in a place protected from direct sun rays.
The first roots appear after a few weeks. After this, the cuttings are planted in separate flowerpots in a permanent place.
The cuttings are rooted in the soil as follows:
- prepare containers for planting - thoroughly wash and disinfect old ones, boil new ones;
- a drainage layer of 7 cm is laid on the bottom of the flowerpot;
- half the container is filled with a mixture of garden soil and sand (in equal proportions);
- Using a pencil, make a hole 3-4 cm deep in the center of the flowerpot, lower the cutting into it and fill it with earthen mixture.
There should be a distance of no more than 2 cm between the edge of the flowerpot and the ground. The soil should not be compacted. Water the plant carefully - along the edge of the flowerpot as the soil dries. It is not recommended to change the location of the fat plant throughout the year. You can replant the money tree to a permanent place next year.
Leaves
1. Selection of planting material.
Will do bottom sheet, healthy, without damage or signs of rot. It needs to be cut off and left in the fresh air for a day.
2. Rooting leaves.
To root a leaf in water, you will need a flat container or a regular bottle. The leaf is placed with the cut edge in a solution of a root formation stimulator. The leaf plate should be immersed 0.5 cm in the container. The leaves are placed in bright room, but protected from direct sunlight. As soon as the first roots appear, the young plants are transplanted first into a shallow bowl, and then into a flowerpot with a diameter of no more than 7 cm.
You can root a money tree in the soil; this will require a mixture of peat and sand or moistened moss. I fill a bowl with this base and water it with water with the addition of a root system stimulator. The leaf is immersed in the soil mixture or moss by a third. You need to water the plant very carefully - excess moisture will provoke rotting processes.
At first, the leaf is grown in greenhouse conditions - under a glass or plastic bottle. The money tree is ventilated two or three times a day and the mini-greenhouse is opened slightly for a few minutes. The young plant needs to be sprayed warm water. If necessary, the sheet is fixed to the support.
Note: a young money tree, grown from a cutting or leaf, must be replanted annually in flowerpots of larger diameter during the first four years.
Seeds
The seed method of propagating the money tree is used mainly by breeders to develop new plant varieties. If you want to try growing a money tree with an unusual leaf color, be prepared for the fact that this process is quite long. At home, to propagate Crassula by seeds you will need:
- planting containers must be thoroughly washed and disinfected;
- then the containers are filled soil mixture– one part of leaf soil and half of sand;
- money tree seeds are sown on the surface and sprinkled with a small layer of sand;
- the ground is slightly moistened and covered with glass;
- upper layer the soil mixture should always remain moist, but not wet;
- The seeds are ventilated daily, the duration increases as the seedlings grow;
- the first shoots appear after a few weeks;
- young plants dive into the substrate from one part of the leaf soil, half of the turf land and half of the sand;
- after diving, the bowls are placed in a bright place and protected from direct sunlight;
- when the plants reach a height of 6-7 cm, they are transplanted into separate flowerpots with a diameter of 5 cm and grown at temperatures from +15 to +18 degrees.
Problems and features during reproduction
Reproduction of the Crassula is a fairly simple process, but it requires certain knowledge. When breeding a money tree, there are seven basic rules.
1. The plant does not tolerate waterlogging.
Fleshy leaves are a kind of reservoir for moisture. A short drought is easily tolerated by the fat plant, and frequent and excessive watering will lead to death. When water constantly stagnates in a flowerpot, the roots of the plant begin to rot, then the rot spreads to the stems and leaves. If there remains in the pan after watering excess water, it needs to be poured out.
Note: obvious signs of waterlogging are falling leaves and the appearance of brown spots on them.
2. The flowerpot is the wrong size.
Many gardeners, knowing that the money tree grows to large sizes, immediately plant it in a flowerpot large sizes. The plant stretches and grows one-sided. Form a tree beautiful shape in this case it is difficult.
The optimal flowerpot for Crassula is a wide, shallow flowerpot.
3. Growing a money tree in heavy soil.
The wrong choice of substrate - dense and heavy - can cause the death of the plant. For a money tree, it is better to choose an earthen mixture for growing cacti. The soil should be loose, light and nutritious.
Good drainage is important for the plant. The optimal soil mixture includes:
- turf land - one part;
- sand - one part;
- leaf soil - three parts.
The money tree does not react well to acidic soil; to reduce the acidity, just add clay and ash to the substrate.
4. Fertilizer must be applied with caution.
The optimal regime for feeding the plant is once every few weeks, not more often. Special mixtures for cacti are used as fertilizers. IN winter period The money tree does not need feeding.
5. Do not disturb the fat woman for no reason.
The money tree undergoes transplantation very painfully. After this, she requires a long adaptation period. Plants require annual replanting in the first three years of life. Then the flowerpot is changed every three years.
6. The growth process of the fat plant needs to be controlled.
If you do not form the crown of a tree, it grows sloppy - some of the shoots are stretched due to weaker branches. As a result, the plant appears disproportionate.
Forming the crown of a money tree is reminiscent of the process of growing bonsai - a painstaking and very exciting process.
7. The fat woman does not tolerate the absence of light.
Of course, the money tree can grow in a poorly lit place, but as it grows it becomes ugly, crooked and crooked. And if you put the flowerpot on the windowsill with bright light, the tree will begin to branch and actively grow.
Possible difficulties
1. Root rot.
The base of the plant's stem becomes soft, and the leaves become dark shade. The cause of the disease is excessive watering.
Solution to the problem: carefully dig up the plant, cut off the damaged area of the root and above-ground parts. Disinfect the healthy part and plant again. Sometimes you have to completely remove the root and leave only the above-ground part. In this case, it can be re-rooted and a new money tree can be grown.
2. Pale, soft leaves.
The leaves lose their characteristic shine and elasticity, become dull and soft. The reason is excessive watering.
Solution to the problem: adjust the irrigation system.
3. Black and wrinkled leaves.
The probable cause is insufficient watering and dry air.
Solution to the problem: adjust the watering schedule.
4. Brown spots on the leaves.
Appear when the plant is affected by a fungal infection.
Solution to the problem: treat the plant with a special chemical.
5. Ugly, deformed trunk.
The problem occurs mainly during periods when daylight hours are short and the fat plant does not have enough natural light.
Solution to the problem: use an additional lighting source in winter. Water the plant once every few weeks.
1. Watering mode.
IN summer time For a year, it is enough to water the plant once a week; if the weather is too hot, you can water the fat plant every five days. As the temperature drops, reduce watering. In winter, the money tree only needs one watering every few weeks.
If the soil is too wet, the plant will begin to shed its leaves. You can stop the process as follows:
- dry the soil, checking its condition with a wooden stick;
- after such drying, you need to water the plant well;
- the second watering should be a week later if the weather is hot, and two weeks later in winter.
2. Formation of the crown of the money tree
Many money tree owners mistakenly believe that it does not need pruning and crown shaping. At home, the plant branches on its own very poorly, the shoots grow thin and long. The lower branches do not have time to harden and easily break under the load of leaves. Often the plant leans to the side and falls.
To ensure that the tree grows proportionately and evenly, it is regularly pinched. This procedure is completely safe for the plant and brings only benefits.
The correct crown of the Crassula resembles a tree. Plant one shoot in one flowerpot. If you plant several seedlings in a container at once, you will not be able to grow a tree - the branches of neighboring plants will interfere with each other, get confused, and as a result, bushes will grow.
The plant is pinched for the first time when 3-4 pairs of leaves appear on it, with a bud between them. It is this bud that needs to be carefully plucked out. The method is not important, the main thing is that the leaves are not damaged. After some time, several new buds will appear in the empty space that has not formed - this means that the tree is already branching. If one bud appears again, it must be plucked out again and the procedure repeated until two or three buds appear.
Why do you pinch a plant at the level of three or four pairs of leaves? This seedling size is optimal for further growth tree. If you pinch with two pairs of leaves, the new branches will not have enough space to form further. Late pinching will result in sparse and thin branches. You cannot shape the crown of a tree using wire.
The teachings of Feng Shui can be perceived in different ways - believe or not believe in its postulates, but to attract wealth you just need to start a small money tree. In Feng Shui, talismans made by yourself (from beads with Chinese coins), as well as living money trees grown with your own hands, work equally well.
Crassula arborescens (oval) - these are the plants that are grown to attract financial well-being. The small swollen leaves of the tree are very similar to coins. The tree is placed in the money sector, but it should be taken into account that the plant requires a very bright location (direct sun).
Can buy ready plant at a flower shop, but it’s best to take cuttings and grow the crassula yourself. It is very important to grow a money tree yourself; it is believed that a gifted tree will not bring any wealth to its owner.
The branches of the tree are decorated with coins and red ribbons to increase the power of the talisman. A few coins can be buried in the ground, or even better, put them at the bottom of the pot when planting - Chinese coins can increase the power of a money talisman.
Important! A sick tree is not capable of attracting wealth, so it is necessary to carefully care for the talisman, observing all the rules of agricultural technology.
Crassula arborescens – botanical information
Crassula belongs to the large family Crasulaceae, which are naturally distributed in South Africa; several species grow on the Arabian Peninsula.
All Crassulas have thick, swollen leaves, round in shape. All parts of the plant contain high levels of lead. The flowers are small, white (there are varieties with cream, blue, and red flowers), star-shaped with five petals.
IN indoor floriculture Crassula oval, etc. are cultivated - perennials, up to 1.5 meters high. Leaf blades These plants have an oval, round, ellipsoidal shape, sometimes the green leaves have a purple or red border.
Plant for successful cultivation indoors, requires a sunny location, rare watering. Fertilizer – ready-made compositions for cactus crops.
Planting a living talisman of monetary well-being correctly
To plant a money tree, a cutting or small layer taken from a growing Crassula will do. If it is not possible to cut off cuttings, take several mature leaves - the plant grows well from leaves.
Crassula belongs to succulent plants, so you can plant cuttings or leaves directly into the ground, but some prefer to first wait until roots form, for which purpose the cuttings are placed in water for several days.
The pot for planting is chosen to be wide in shape (a bowl or square ceramic pots are ideal).
Important! For the money talisman to work, you need to select pots a certain color. The whole range of brown, black, burgundy, silver or gold colors is ideal.
The container prepared for planting Crassula should be filled with suitable soil - the easiest way is to buy regular soil for cacti at any flower shop. But it is not forbidden to make a soil mixture yourself from turf soil; a small amount of leaf soil; sand, it is useful to add humus to the mixture (100 g per 1 kg ready soil) and 2 tbsp. l. wood ash.
Placed on the bottom of the pot drainage layer from expanded clay, gravel or coarse sand.
Advice! A few coins (usually 6), which are placed at the bottom of the container, will help activate the money tree pot. Coins are chosen in the currency of the country where you live.
The pot is filled with soil, into which the cuttings are planted. After planting, be sure to water the plant. It is important to remember that the plant has a small root system of weak and thin roots, and the crown has heavy weight, especially when the fat woman grows up. You should choose ceramic containers for planting to prevent the pot from tipping over.
Crassula care
Crassula at home has the ability to grow very strongly, this good sign for a money talisman - the more branches, the more opportunities for attracting wealth.
The formation of the crown must begin as early as possible - to do this, I pinch the growth point. For uniform growth of the crown, it is important to periodically turn the pot with the plant towards the light.
The money tree should be replanted annually, and the pot should be a little larger each time.
Important! You cannot transplant Crassula into a large container immediately, as this may cause the roots to sour.
The optimal temperature range for Crassula is from +18° to +25°C; in winter, the temperature can be lowered to +10-15°C, but in this case watering is reduced. Crassula adapts to any room temperature, but you need to monitor the condition of the plant to eliminate all possible problems.
The plant does not need regular spraying, so you should wash the leaves (or wipe them with a damp sponge) only when dust accumulates on the leaves.
How to grow a money tree: video
– a very decorative and unpretentious succulent, widespread in indoor culture. Caring for it does not take much time. Reproduction of this plant is also not difficult. Even a novice gardener can do this. Having an adult, overgrown specimen, you can easily short time get a lot of young money trees.
In the article we will look at how to propagate a money tree at home (with cuttings, leaves and seeds), what methods exist for this, and how to properly care for the shoots of the crassula.
Methods for propagating a money tree
Tree crassulas, colloquially referred to as money trees, are low plants with thick trunks and branches bearing fleshy, oval-shaped leaves. There are 3 main ways to propagate these plants:
- Cuttings;
- Reproduction by leaf blades;
- Sowing seeds.
All types of tree-like crassulas are easily propagated by cuttings.
Crassulas form powerful branched bushes or small trees. Prepare required quantity cuttings are usually not difficult. The easiest way to reproduce is the purslane crassula. A large amount of aerial roots. During rooting, they quickly grow and form root system young plant.
Tree crassula is most often propagated by leaf blades. This species has large leaves that are easily separated from the shoot and quickly take root. You can also find leaf blades suitable for rooting from the Portulaca crassula. This type of money tree forms aerial roots even on some large leaves. They can be separated from the shoot and easily rooted.
The money tree is rarely propagated by seeds., since it is difficult to obtain them at home. This plant does not bloom every year. Most often you can see the flowering of Crassula oval. Crassula purslane blooms only in very mature age. The least common species to bloom in an apartment is the large tree crassula.
Propagation of money tree by cuttings
Most often, the money tree is propagated at home by cuttings. This method allows you to quickly obtain a large number of fairly large young plants.
Cuttings for rooting can be prepared during spring formative pruning of the plant.. But you can cut the cuttings you like at any time of the year. They take root very quickly only in the spring and summer. If you put the cuttings to root in the fall or winter, you can wait several weeks for the roots to appear.
Selection and preparation of cuttings for rooting
Cuttings for propagation must be strong and well developed. You should not take them from elongated and weak branches. Their length should be about 10 cm, they should have at least 3 nodes with 3 pairs of leaves. Both apical and stem cuttings can be rooted.
The lower cut is made near the node from which root growth will begin. After this, the cuttings are dried in air for 1-2 days. Treatment with root-forming preparations is not required. Usually up to 100% of prepared cuttings take root.
Rooting methods
Root the cuttings in water or directly in the soil. To root in water, place the prepared cuttings in a glass or glass jar With boiled water room temperature. It is not advisable to use tap water. The cuttings may begin to rot in it.
Rooting lasts from 1 to 5-6 weeks depending on the time of year. In spring and early summer, cuttings take root very quickly. But the closer it gets to winter, the slower the rooting process becomes. Rooted cuttings are planted in separate pots with soil.
You can root money tree cuttings directly in the ground. To do this, they are planted one by one in pots with soil in which they will then grow. Sometimes cuttings are rooted in clean perlite or coarse washed sand. During rooting, the soil in the pot should be slightly moist, but not wet. Money tree cuttings usually take longer to take root in the ground than in water.
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Priming
The best potting mix for a money tree is succulent potting soil. You can also purchase a universal soil mixture for indoor plants. Before planting cuttings, it is mixed with sand in a ratio of 1:4.
You can make the soil yourself. To do this, take in equal parts:
- Sand;
- Humus;
- Leaf soil;
- Sod land.
Instead of sand, you can use other leavening agents: perlite or vermiculite.
Caring for rooted cuttings
Rooted cuttings require the same care as mature money trees. They are watered when the top layer of soil in the pot has dried out by 2-3 cm. Keep the pot with a young money tree in bright, diffused light.
It is not recommended to grow a money tree in open sun. During the growing season, the plant is fertilized special compounds for succulents. At the beginning of spring, it is advisable to pinch actively growing shoots to stimulate branching.
Propagation of money tree by leaves
The process of propagating a money tree with leaves is quite long. Here, to obtain a young plant it will take much more time than when propagating by cuttings.
Sheet selection
For successful rooting you need to choose the right money tree leaf. The leaf should not be old and yellowed, otherwise it will dry out before it takes root. Also he should not be too young. Leaf blades are separated from the middle of the shoot. They should be elastic, large and have intense green color. Leaves for rooting should be easily separated from the shoot. Sometimes aerial roots form on some leaves. It is best to take such leaves, as they are much easier to root.
Rooting methods
Leaves are rooted in the same way as cuttings: in water or in the ground. In the first case, the leaf is placed with its base in a small glass with a small amount of water. The water should be cooled and boiled to prevent leaf rotting. Every 3-4 days, change the water in the glass until roots form on the leaf.
When rooting leaves in the ground, they are not dug in, but simply laid out on the surface so that the base of the leaf touches the ground. In this case, roots quickly form on the leaves, which themselves go into the ground. If the leaf is buried, it rots easily.
Planting in the ground and care
When roots form on the leaves standing in water, they are planted in the ground in separate small pots. You can't deepen them too much. Only their root system should be in the ground.
After planting, the leaf is covered with film or a glass jar for 1-2 weeks. But it is necessary to remove the jar daily for ventilation, otherwise the leaf will rot. Once a sprout appears from the base of the leaf, the leaf is opened and the new plant is cared for as if it were an adult money tree.
Reproduction of Crassula by seeds
Propagating a money tree by seeds is a labor-intensive and lengthy process. Seeds collected from an adult flowering specimen are sown in small bowls or pots.
The composition of the soil for sowing is required to be the same as for growing an adult money tree. The seeds are laid out on the surface of a moistened but not wet soil mixture and pressed in slightly. After this, the crops are covered with film.
Until the emergence of shoots, the film must be removed daily for 20-30 minutes for ventilation. As the soil dries, moisten it with a spray bottle so that it remains slightly moist. Under these conditions, at temperatures above 20ºC, seeds begin to germinate within 2 weeks.
After germination of the bulk of the seeds, the film is gradually removed, increasing the time of daily ventilation. But at the same time they monitor the condition of the soil. It shouldn't dry out. Sowing should not be under direct sunlight, light partial shade is suitable for it.
The seedlings are grown in pots for about a month, after which they are planted in a larger container. It is filled with soil to grow money trees. Seedlings are planted at some distance from each other. The distance between them should not be less than 1 cm. The next picking is carried out when the seedlings have 2-3 leaves.
The grown seedlings are transplanted into separate pots with soil with a diameter of 5-7 cm. Now they can be cared for like adult fat plants. But watering should be a little more intense to keep the soil moist. As they grow, they are gradually transferred to the watering regime for adult plants.
Problems and difficulties during reproduction
Even if you know how the money tree (crassula) propagates at home, sometimes some difficulties may arise. Overcoming them is quite easy. Here are some common problems and how to solve them:
- As the cuttings root, their leaves begin to turn yellow. This occurs due to excess moisture and signals the beginning of putrefactive processes. When rooting a cutting in water, it must be removed and dried again. When rooting in the soil, you need to reduce watering.
- The leaves of cuttings rooted in the ground begin to dry out and fall off. The appearance of this problem indicates a lack of moisture in the soil. It is necessary to water the cuttings.
- Dark spots appear on the leaves of young money. This is a fungal infection that develops when there is excessive soil and air moisture. It is necessary to reduce watering of plants and regularly ventilate the room. Plants should be treated with fungicidal preparations.
- Cuttings and leaves do not take root for a long time. In autumn and winter this is quite natural. But if this happens in spring or summer, then the cause may be low temperature and insufficient lighting. It is necessary to increase the temperature so that it is within 20-25ºС and move the cuttings to a more illuminated place. But if this does not help, you should use root growth stimulants.
- Colored spots appear on the leaves of cuttings and young plants. This is the beginning of a fungal or bacterial disease. For treatment you need to use complex preparations, with which the plant is sprayed and watered at the root.
- The lower part of the rooted cutting darkens and becomes soft. This is a putrefactive process. To eliminate it, you need to remove the cutting from the water and cut off its lower part to healthy tissue. Then it is dried for 1-2 days and placed in cooled boiled water. For prevention, you can add a fungicidal drug to the water.
You can find out in detail about caring for a fat woman at home.
Crassula, Crassula - these are the names of the same plant, which we, Slavs, better know as This indoor flower popular in many countries, and each nation calls it differently: in the Czech Republic - " home tree", in Poland - "tree of happiness", in Slovakia - " Family Tree"There is a belief that the fat plant brings wealth and well-being to the house. But at the same time it is stated: in order for the plant to perform its functions as a talisman to the maximum, it should not be bought from someone, it must be grown with my own hands. How to plant money tree shoots? What are the rules for caring for them? All this is discussed in this article. Based on the information offered here, anyone can grow a beautiful indoor plant in their home.
Origin
Crassula, or Crassula, is a representative of the genus of succulents. This is an ornamental deciduous plant, although at home it blooms very rarely. The money tree is native to Africa. Its varieties in wildlife There are several hot countries. The most common among indoor flower lovers in our country are the tree crassula (Crassula arborescens) and the silver crassula (Crassula argentea). We will learn about what this money tree looks like in the next part of the article.
Appearance
The structure of the fat woman resembles a tree. While the plant is young, its trunk is green. Over time, it becomes covered with a thin layer of bark and acquires a gray tint, like any other tree. The leaves are fleshy and dense. This is explained by the fact that, like all succulents, this type of plant collects moisture in them. The color of Crassula's leaves is dark green, with a silvery tint. Their shape is oval or round, which is associated with coins, which, in fact, explains popular name plants. On the leaves of the Crassula, along their edges, small shoots with roots appear from time to time. They can be removed and replanted in the ground. If this is not done, the shoots fall under the trunk and take root on their own at the foot of the plant. How to plant money tree shoots? All recommendations on this matter are given below. Let's read and find out.
Features of reproduction
Crassula can be propagated in several ways: cuttings, leaves and seeds. The last method is the most labor-intensive. As already mentioned, this plant very rarely blooms at home, so collecting seeds from it is practically impossible. But even if you succeed, it will be even more troublesome to germinate them. But if you really want to get Crassula from seeds, try it. By investing a certain amount of time, effort, patience and diligence, your work will yield results - small green cuttings, which will subsequently turn into a large and beautiful tree. A fat plant grown from seeds with your caring hands will certainly bring happiness and wealth to your home.
It is much easier to propagate a money tree with shoots or leaves, which is what novice gardeners are recommended to do. We will discuss the rules for performing these procedures in detail below.
How to plant money tree shoots: a guide to action
So, in your hands is a freshly cut twig or leaf from it. What to do next? You can immediately plant them in the prepared pot. But to know for sure that the plant will take root, it is better to place the shoot in a container with clean water and wait until it takes root.
Buy the soil for planting Crassula that is recommended for cacti. Or universal. You can cook it yourself. For this you will need sand (1 part each), leaf soil (3 parts), a pinch of humus, ash and brick chips. All of these components are thoroughly mixed and poured into a pot with drainage at the bottom.
It is advisable to prepare a ceramic or clay pot, but if you don’t have them, you can also use a plastic one. It is better to choose a large and deep container so that it develops well and can hold a fairly heavy plant.
How to plant money tree shoots? Place soil (1/2 part) at the bottom of the container, where there is already drainage. Place money tree cuttings in a container. Holding them with one hand, fill the soil around them with the other. Make sure that the seedling, if there is only one, is in the middle of the pot. When planting several shoots at once in a long container, place them on same distance from each other. When the shoot is planted, water it with water at room temperature.
If you have sprouted not a whole cutting, but a leaf, or want to plant a “baby” shoot that has fallen from an adult plant, then pour all the prepared soil into a pot, and then make a small depression in it. Place a small shoot there and cover it with soil. You have learned how to plant a money tree. Next, we’ll look at the rules for caring for it.
In the warm season, Crassula needs to be watered frequently. In winter, this is done as the soil dries out, about once a month. Be careful not to overdo it with water, because excess moisture will cause the plant to begin to rot from under the roots and die. It is not necessary to spray the fat plant every day, but it is necessary to wipe the leaves with a damp cloth once a week.
The temperature in the room where the plant is located should be no higher than 22 degrees. The fat woman loves light, but at the same time it must be protected from direct rays of the sun.
Signs and superstitions
Everything is clear about how to plant a money tree. Further we're talking about O folk beliefs associated with this plant. One of them is as follows. To keep good luck and money in the house, you should not give a plant you grew with your own hands to a stranger. Whether this is true or not, no one can say for sure. People's opinions on this matter are divided. Some confirm this fact, citing the fact that they have already checked the effect of the sign on own experience. Others say that if you give a fat woman to a person with all your heart, then you will be rewarded for your kindness and generosity with even greater happiness and wealth. Therefore, whether it is possible to produce money tree shoots is up to you to decide. If you think about a gift in the form of this plant in advance, you can specially plant a cutting and grow it by the desired date. This will not harm your own tree in any way, and there will be no loss of prosperity and good luck in your home.
