The plant Crassula is popularly called the money plant.tree. According to the philosophy of Feng Shui, this flower can bring wealth and luck to the house. That is why it can be found more and more often on the windowsills of city apartments. In order for the talisman to really work, it must be grown independently from a single branch or even a leaf. This is not difficult to do, since this plant is completely unpretentious: it quickly gives roots, takes root successfully and does not need special care. Today we will talk about how to properly plant a shoot and how to replant it in the future. After all, as it grows, the money tree, like any houseplant, needs to be relocated to a new, more spacious place to live.
Rules of landing
It is best to borrow a cutting or leaf fromrich, successful people, then their financial well-being will definitely pass on to you. This must be done secretly - the money tree cannot be given as a gift. Or pay the owner of the plant, even a purely symbolic amount. Cut the cutting with a sharp knife, it is desirable that the shoot you have chosen has 2-3 pairs of leaves. Let it dry for a couple of days. Now you have two options: plant the cutting directly in the ground, covering it with a glass container (to create a greenhouse effect), or leave it in a glass of water until it takes root. It is better to choose the second method of planting. This way the money tree plant will take root in the soil faster. For faster rooting, dilute a special powder in water - rooting powder. It can be purchased at any flower shop. If you can’t get a shoot - don’t despair. The money tree can be grown from a single leaf. It also needs to dry out, just like the cutting, and time for the roots to appear. By the way, it is better not to put the leaf in water, but to plant it immediately in a small pot, having previously dipped it in a rooting agent. Do not forget to cover the seedling with a glass cup or a small jar. It is not necessary to remove the container for watering, just add water to the tray as needed. As soon as the seedling puts out a new leaf, the "greenhouse" can be removed. To transplant a money tree, you can use ready-made universal soil or a mixture intended for cacti and succulents. The first pot for the plant should be small and shallow. Be sure to add drainage to the bottom to regulate the humidity when watering. You need to water the tree as the soil dries out. In summer - 2-3 times a week. In winter - once is enough. Try to accurately determine the watering and not to flood the plant. Otherwise, the roots will begin to rot, and the flower will die without ever bringing financial well-being to your home.
Transplant rules
The money tree transplant shouldcarried out only in the spring. When exactly? The end of April - beginning of May is the optimal time for relocation. Since the fat woman grows slowly, it should be relocated to a new pot no more than once every two years. But here everything also depends on the conditions of keeping the flower: if it has enough light, water and fertilizers, then in a year the old pot may be too small. In general, look at the situation. As soon as you notice that the tree has become cramped, feel free to replant. As mentioned above, you can use a ready-made soil mixture to plant the money plant. Or you can prepare it yourself. To do this, you need to mix one part of turf soil, three parts of leaf soil and one part of sand. Add a couple of handfuls of ash, clay and humus here. Also, do not forget about drainage, for which you can use expanded clay. The pot should be larger and deeper than the previous one by one size. It is worth saying that the root system of the fat woman does not grow too much, so the container for planting should not be very deep. But it should be wide and stable enough, because as the plant grows, it acquires a large number of dense leaves, and its trunk becomes woody. An ordinary plastic pot may not hold the entire weight of the money tree, so it is best to give preference to a ceramic or clay container. So, the pot has been selected, the soil is prepared. You can start replanting. Pour drainage into the selected pot (a layer of 1-2 centimeters), add soil on top - so that it fills a quarter of the container. By the way, you can put a few small coins on the bottom, this way you activate the positive energy of the plant. Hold the container with one hand, with the other, grasping the trunk, carefully pull out the flower. Shake the soil from the roots. Do not be too zealous - nothing bad will happen if old soil remains between the roots. Place the money tree exactly in the middle of the pot and add soil. Do not tamp it down too much, it is better to add more from above as needed. Immediately after transplanting, water the plant well, and then do not forget to loosen the soil to allow air to reach the roots. If the weather permits, you can leave the tree on the balcony or veranda. Just do not allow it to be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves may get burned. Well, now you know how to properly transplant a money tree and when it is best to do it. Now it remains to direct its energy in the right direction. To do this, hang a few Chinese coins on the tree, previously tied with a red thread or ribbon. And place the pot with the plant strictly in the south-eastern part of the apartment. This is the direction that affects financial well-being. At least, this is what Feng Shui says. We hope that our article will help you grow a healthy money tree, and the number of its leaves will be proportionate to the amount of money in your family!
