There is always room for miracles in our lives.And sometimes miracles happen where you least expect them. For example, a money tree, which is generally considered a decorative foliage pet, suddenly blossoms. And if such a miracle happens, it definitely means money. And unexpected and considerable money. Although many owners of a money tree do not even suspect that it can blossom. Other gardeners pamper and cherish the generally unpretentious fat woman for years and even decades, but never see flowers on it. Therefore, a completely natural question arises. Does the money tree blossom at all? Or is this another myth? And if it blossoms, then how exactly? And if not, then why? We will dispel your doubts! The money tree blossoms! True, rarely. But there are tricks that will help make it blossom. In general, let's try to understand together the mystery of the blossoming of the money tree.
Flowering of the money tree
Actually, flowering is a natural process.for the money tree. However, like many succulents, it is a rarely flowering plant. And the reason is as follows. In its homeland, in the tropics of South Africa, there are no such short days as in our climate zones. Therefore, all succulents grow well and bloom only if there is an abundance of sunlight throughout the year. In our country, in the fall and winter, the days are short, and the weather is often cloudy. The sunlight that the plant receives in the warm season is not enough for it to bloom. And nevertheless, the money tree blooms indoors. Of course, you can’t call the flowering of the money tree spectacular. It very rarely happens that flowers cover the entire crown. Most often, single inflorescences can be observed on a flowering money tree. But if the flowering is abundant, then the entire crown seems to be shrouded in a translucent haze. After all, the flowers of the money tree are very delicate, small and collected in fluffy inflorescences. Usually the flowers are light in color – from pure white to yellow-cream. There are also specimens with white-green and white-pink flowers. But there are very few species with blue or red flowers, although there are some. Crassula inflorescences come in the form of panicles, umbrellas and racemes. There are quite a lot of flowers in each inflorescence, but they are so small that the inflorescence is mistaken for a flower. Species with single axillary flowers are much less common. The flowers themselves are bell-shaped with five pointed and bent-back petals and five stamens. The blooming Crassula exudes a wonderful sweetish aroma, and the flowers taste sweet. However, you should not try it, since such a tasting is fraught with poisoning from arsenic contained in the flowers.
Flowering on feng shui
No, no, to make the money tree bloom,following the rules of Feng Shui, it is impossible. However, there is a direct connection between the blooming fat woman and this ancient teaching. The money tree, according to the rules of Feng Shui, is a very powerful talisman of wealth. And it is with the help of this talisman that you can activate the zone responsible for financial well-being. The very presence of a money tree in the house promises you an increase in income, and if it blooms ... If the money tree suddenly blooms, it means that you can count on quick, tangible and, most importantly, unplanned money. Because, if you believe the teachings of Feng Shui, the flower of the money tree has a special magical power. In fact, there is a more or less rational explanation for this. Any plant during the flowering period has powerful energy, since it is at the apogee of its vital forces. And if the money tree itself is able to influence financial well-being, then a blooming fat woman can generally work miracles. They say that if you make a wish when the money tree is in bloom, it will definitely come true. However, there is an explanation for this too. Thought is material! And thought, multiplied by faith, materializes with double the force and speed. We did not invent this, and it is not for us to explain this phenomenon. And if you want to at least temporarily increase the power of your green money talisman, then try to help it bloom.
Flowering conditions
The fat woman is considered unpretentious andan undemanding houseplant. Therefore, caring for it often comes down to just timely watering, periodic fertilizing and replanting as it grows. With such minimal care, it is very problematic to achieve flowering of the money tree in indoor conditions. However, some gardeners succeed. Therefore, you need to listen to the advice of these successful experimenters. And here are the secrets they kindly share with us.
- If you transplant the money tree in the early spring,then you can significantly increase the chances of the appearance of flowers. This measure is associated with the coincidence of transplantation with the beginning of the vegetative period - the time of active growth.
- Flowering is more likely if in the warm season(from early spring to late autumn) to bear fatigue to fresh air. You can put the plant on the balcony or on the veranda or even temporarily move it to the garden.
- In winter it is desirable to keep the money tree in a sufficiently cool room, where the temperature is kept in the range of ten to fifteen degrees of heat.
- At any time of the year, it is recommended to provide as thick as possible, but diffuse lighting. In winter, the tree can also be illuminated with a daylight lamp.
These are little tricks that might helpwill help the money tree to bloom. However, having set a goal to achieve the flowering of the fat woman, you must make a certain effort and provide the plant with careful care. The money tree should be watered as the earthen lump dries out, in no case should the soil be over-moistened. To prevent water stagnation in the pot, it is necessary to put drainage on its bottom, and after watering, be sure to wipe the bottom of the pot and the tray dry. In summer and spring, the plant is watered abundantly once every one or two days, and in winter, watering is reduced to a minimum. It is advisable to fertilize with special fertilizers for succulents about once a week and only during the growing season. In winter and autumn, fertilizing should be stopped. The fat woman grows quite quickly, so it requires periodic transplants. The plant is transplanted as it grows, changing the pot to a larger one. The transplant is carried out by transshipping the plant, completely preserving the earthen lump and without disturbing the roots. I always put a drainage layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the pot, and the space between the old earth lump and the walls of the pot is filled with a mixture of garden soil and sand. Instead of this soil mixture, you can use special soil for succulents. All these recommendations will certainly contribute to the flowering of the money tree. But, unfortunately, all your efforts may be in vain. And still, you need to hope for a miracle. Perhaps your money tree will be capricious and capricious, and then decide to bloom. Good luck!
