Money Tree Cultivation Management Points

The money tree is a small evergreen tree of the family Kapokaceae. The plant has a beautiful plant shape, bright green leaves and a hammer-shaped trunk. Suitable for growing in a warm, moist and well-ventilated environment. It is also slightly shade-tolerant and grows well in loose, fertile, well-drained soil.

The growing tree can be used for sowing or cutting. Seed sowing immediately after sowing; cuttings can be carried out in May to June, take buds for cuttings, pay attention to shade, moisturizing, about 30 days to take root.

Potted Pachira plants should be changed once every 1 to 2 years. When the soil is released in the spring, the yellow leaves and thin and weak branches are trimmed to promote the emergence of new shoots. Watering should follow the principle of seeing wet and see wet. In the spring and autumn season, the frequency of watering should be grasped according to the weather, dry and wet conditions, and it should be poured once a day. When the temperature exceeds 35°C, pour at least twice daily. During the growing season, two fertilizers are applied every month. For the new leaves growing out, the water spray should be taken into consideration to maintain a high environmental humidity in order to facilitate its growth. During the period from June to September, shading is to be carried out to maintain the light transmittance of 60% to 70% or place it in a place with bright scattered light. In addition, the growth period such as poor ventilation, red spiders and scale insects are prone to harm, should pay attention to observation and found that pests should be promptly caught or sprayed.