How to transplant a money tree?

The native places for the money tree are Central and South America. In culture, an indoor flower grows well at home on a windowsill, but requires care, including a timely transplant. Therefore, flower growers need to know when and how his procedure is performed.

There are several cases when you may need to transplant the money tree:

• fungal infection;
• overgrowth of roots;
• soil change;
• after the purchase.

It so happens that in winter the fat woman withers, loses its attractiveness, its foliage falls off. In most cases, this is an indicator of fungal infection of the roots. Root rot is the cause of root decomposition, as a result, nutrients and oxygen cease to flow to the crown, and the crassula slowly dies.

In this case, it is recommended to transplant the plant into a new container using a different soil. Since rot is a result of increased soil moisture, a well-drained soil must be used.

Over time, any indoor plant, if it was not purchased by an adult, begins to outgrow its capacity, so it is necessary to change the container to a more spacious one. It is worth doing this once a year until the money tree reaches its maximum growth. Each time the diameter of the container increases by 5 centimeters.

If the flower is already an adult and no longer grows, then its transplant is more associated with the need to change the soil every 5 years. Due to the fact that the plant prefers good drainage, gradually minerals and vitamins are washed out of the ground with water, the soil becomes salted due to the applied fertilizers, so it needs to be replaced.

They also transplant after the purchase, but experienced plant breeders do not recommend doing this right away and are advised to wait until the money tree acclimatizes in new conditions for it. The time when the transplanting procedure is carried out is of great importance, since in the spring, when active growth has already begun, this can only harm the tree.

The transplant preparation process is quite simple. For this, a new land is definitely needed, since it makes no sense to transplant a plant into an old one. It is better to use light, well-drained soil that allows water to pass through well, otherwise you may face the problem of root rot.

The soil can be bought ready-made in a specialized store, or you can make it yourself. In the second case, you will need to mix peat, deciduous mixture and perlite in equal proportions. It is this soil composition that is considered ideal for a money tree. Sometimes sand is used instead of perlite, but then it will be better if it is with large particles. River sand should not be taken, it contains not only a huge amount of bacteria, but also harmful substances.

It is advisable to disinfect the soil mixture before use; for this, it is poured into a container and heated for an hour in an oven at a temperature of 80 degrees. An increase in temperature will lead to the fact that there will be no nutrients left in the earth.

Before starting the transplant, you should immediately prepare the necessary tool if you plan to cut the roots. Scissors or pruning shears must be washed in a solution of activated carbon or treated with alcohol.

The plant should also be prepared before the procedure. This requires watering it 4 days before.

To properly transplant a flower at home, you need to carefully consider this issue.

High-quality drainage is provided by a handful of perlite added to the soil. The money tree is not picky about its container as long as there is at least one drainage hole inside.

Most often, you can see how experienced plant breeders propagate the money tree by shoots. After the cutting takes root in a small container, it is required to transplant it into a container, where it will develop for the first year and gain strength.

A container with drainage holes is selected for the flower. It is desirable that its size be slightly larger than the diameter of the existing root system.

The soil is poured into the container, drainage is necessarily laid on the bottom, then easily, using a special spatula or a wide knife, they pry up and uproot the process with a small amount of earth. The plant is placed in the center of the pot, while its root collar should be at the level of the edges and not lower, otherwise it will start to rot when watering.

If the previously poured soil is not enough, then they add more, thus raising a young money tree. The rest of the soil is poured on top and lightly tamped with the palm of your hand.

At the last stage, the container is well spilled and left to drain, then removed to the place prepared for the indoor flower.

The step-by-step procedure for transplanting an adult tree is as follows.

• First, a container with a diameter of 5 centimeters larger than that of the previous container is prepared. This is how much the root system will need to develop well throughout the year. Do not take a larger container - the more free space in it, the more moisture will remain there. The plant will not be able to consume all the water and the roots will start to rot. Be sure to use a container with at least one drainage hole, but if the flower is large, then it is desirable that there are several of them.
• Fill the new container about one third with fresh potting soil. A layer of small pebbles must be laid on the bottom; you can use brick chips. Some add foam crumbs, not knowing that this material in large quantities, although it protects the roots from a drop in temperature, does not allow moisture to pass through, as a result, the soil becomes swampy. You can place a piece of glass or a piece of broken pottery over the drainage holes to keep the soil from washing out through them during watering.
• Remove the tree from the old container. It is worth acting very carefully, without damaging the roots. If the flower does not give in, then you can cut the soil with a knife along the edge of the pot, then turn the container over and pull the trunk, holding it at the very base.
• At this stage, it is possible to inspect the root system and remove all old, damaged or diseased shoots. Slices must be treated with a solution of activated carbon. If this is not done, fungus and bacteria penetrate through the wounds.
• The roots are washed from the old soil, slightly dried and placed in a new container in the center. The next portion of the earth is poured on top, the soil is slightly pressed down, thus removing the formed air pockets.
• High-quality watering is carried out. The pot with the money tree is left to glass excess liquid, then removed to the windowsill or the place where the plant will be constantly.

The money tree belongs to the category of indoor plants that are not too picky and do not require a lot of attention from the grower. However, this does not mean that you do not need to care for the flower at all. Follow-up care includes not only good watering or creating ideal conditions for it, but also pruning and fertilizing.

In its natural environment, this plant tries to settle closer to the water, but where it does not stagnate for a long time. This condition must be taken into account and care must be taken that the soil is not constantly wet. Plants in a container need regular watering. In summer, it is carried out once a week, and in winter, when the ambient temperature is lower, their number is reduced. If the room is hot, then the volume of the introduced liquid should be left at the same level, since the lack of moisture is just as harmful to the money tree as the excess.

You can determine whether a flower needs to be watered or not by the degree of drying of the soil. A small hole of two centimeters is made in the ground with a finger, and if it is dry inside, then it's time to add water. It is best to use bottom watering, for this a watering can with a long spout is perfect. Moisture on the foliage is not beneficial; on the contrary, the plant may begin to hurt because of this.

As for the quality of water, the money tree is picky about it. You can use a simple tap, but it is advisable to defend it for several days before that.

If over time the soil becomes saline from the applied fertilizers, then it is advised to irrigate with distilled water several times in order to improve the soil pH level.

The money tree is versatile when it comes to light. It grows well with a lot of sun and just as great on shady windowsills. You can install additional artificial lighting in the room so that the flower grows well and feels healthy.

Do not place a container with a flower where it often shows through. Cold air masses will not do him good, the foliage will turn yellow. If the pot is on the window in winter, then you need to make sure that the hot air from the battery does not reach the plant, and its leaves do not come into contact with the glass. All this leads to the appearance of fungal diseases against the background of a decrease in the immunity of the money tree. Do not place the plant near air vents and air conditioners.

Dry indoor air is also not beneficial, so the grower must take care of the required level of its humidity. You can use automatic humidifiers or just place a container of water near the money tree. Some growers prefer to spray water from a spray bottle. In this case, you need to do this further from the foliage so that moisture does not get on it. In the heat, the procedure is carried out twice a day: early in the morning and in the afternoon.

During warmer months, you can put the plant on a sunny window to give it more sun. It is advisable to make the bright light diffuse.

The money tree needs regular feeding. For this, it is best to use a balanced water-soluble or liquid fertilizer. The portion should correspond to that indicated on the package if the dressing is applied once a month.With more frequent feeding, the dosage is reduced by 4 times.

Feed is added in the spring and summer every month, and in the fall and winter, you can reduce them to once every two months.

Dry mixtures are not used on dry soil, but only on wet ones. If you do not comply with this requirement, then you may face the fact that the roots of the tree will be burned.

Over time, the plant begins to need a little pruning. It allows you to restrain growth and helps to give the flower a decorative shape. If you want to keep the flower small, then remove the older and larger branches. Be sure to remove dead and damaged shoots, as they can cause bacterial or fungal infection.

Young shoots are simply pinched off by hand. It is not necessary to process the slice, after a few hours it will heal itself. The money tree secretes sap after pruning, it is he who protects the wounds from infection.

The best time to prune is during winter, when the plant is dormant. Light pruning is done in the spring, when young branches are just beginning to form. If you want the stem to grow in a certain direction, you need to remember that new shoots appear along the cuts, so it is important to maintain a 45-degree cut angle.

Indoors, the money tree can also be affected by insects and fungi. The only thing that a plant breeder cannot cope with is bacterial infection, since effective remedies for it have not yet been created, however, at an early stage, you can try to remove damaged shoots and quarantine the flower.

Aphids, ticks, bugs and thrips are insects that are very fond of indoor plants. It is easy to deal with it, it is enough to increase the humidity in the room. A light shower removes insects at a time, however, after the procedure, you will need to let the money tree dry well, especially inside the crown, before returning it to its place.

Neem oil, alcohol, which is simply used to wipe the stem and leaves, helps a lot against pests. You can use a solution of insecticidal soap, and put a few balls of naphthalene on the ground from thrips.

If spots and other damage appear on the leaves, this could be a sign of a fungal disease. First, the damaged shoots are necessarily cut off, then they are treated with a fungicide.

If a breeder wants to achieve flowering from a flower, he should give the plant the necessary amount of light. Outdoors he produces flowers quite willingly if his basic needs are met and if he is pollinated.

Novice growers admit there are many mistakes in the tree transplanting process.

• It is not necessary to carry out cardinal pruning in the spring during transplantation, when there is an active growth of the plant. It is already under stress, and if you increase the load of pruning, then it is quite possible that the tree will hurt for a long time, growth will slow down. It is best to remove the branches and form the crown properly in the winter when the money tree is sleeping. As soon as the warmth comes, new growth is activated on the cuts made and by the beginning of next winter the flower will grow overgrown with new shoots.
• If you use poor-quality dense soil, and not the required peat or sandy soil when changing the pot, then in 99% of cases root rot appears. In the absence of the necessary soil in stores, you can make it yourself.
• Particular attention is paid to containers. Clay has a porous structure, so moisture evaporates faster in them, which must be taken into account.Moreover, clay pots quickly saline the soil, so you need to water the plant with distilled water from time to time. Drainage holes must be present in plastic and ceramic pots.
• If it becomes possible to process the root system during transplantation, it is better to do this. Processing and pruning takes a minimum of time, but the money tree will feel better and grow faster.
• Immediately after transplanting, you should not place the pot on a window where the sun shines most of the day. Direct rays during this period can do more harm than good, it is better to place the container nearby and open the curtains.
• Top dressing is not applied immediately after transplanting. While the plant is in a state of shock, gets used to new conditions, adapts and throws all its strength into rooting, nutrients in the soil will begin to positively affect the process of creating new shoots. As a result, the plant will have to spend more energy on foliage formation and photosynthesis, while the roots will develop poorly. After a while, they will not be enough to consume the required amount of water and minerals for a large flower.

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