Pachira aquatica is a common houseplant. The scientific name of the money tree is fat woman. They often have thin trunks woven together. The homeland of the money tree plant is South Africa. Flower care is simple and based on several special methods which should be adhered to.
general information
Homeland fat woman - South Africa. Trees can grow up to 60 feet in their native habitat, but are most often small, potted ornamental flowers. They have thin green stems covered with palm leaves.
To avoid root rot, the fat woman needs sandy, peaty soil and a pot with good drainage.
Climatic conditions
When it comes to light, fat women become versatile and unpretentious. They grow in full sun to partial shade or even almost full shade outdoors, and also grow well in bright but indirect light indoors. If growing in a pot outdoors, place it in a sheltered area from strong winds, as this can break or damage the fragile tree.
Today we will talk about a fat woman, which in the scientific world is known as Crassula
, and in public circles - as Krássula, Fat Woman, Money Tree, Tree of Friendship and even Bear's Ear. All these names characterize some property of the plant with which people endowed it. Or noticed a similarity. Whatever you say, the fat woman looks very impressive.
Especially if, when growing, work on its composition, i.e. start forming a standard form from the very "childhood" of the tree. If you free the trunk from the leaves in the root zone, then the branches will go higher, forming a kind of crown, and after a few years you can get a miniature (or not, if desired) tree, in some cases very similar to a bonsai.
So, the genus Crássula or Crassula, refers to Tolstyankovye family , and has about 300-350 species. As you can see, the family is quite numerous. And she comes mostly from South Africa and Madagascar. Some species are also found in the south of the Arabian Peninsula. Characteristic of the whole family - belonging to succulent plants. That is, the trunk and leaves are massive, retain moisture well, due to the presence of special tissues for water storage. Usually such plants grow in arid zones.
Representatives of this genus are diverse in appearance, but mostly perennials, and in natural conditions reach a height of 3-4 meters. A fat woman at home, with good care, can reach 1-1.5 m.
That's what you can grow a money tree! Photo from Wikipedia
Its leaves are opposite, simple, entire, in some species collected in a basal rosette, may be fused at the base. A developed, healthy plant is conspicuous by the shiny surface of the leaves.
blooming fat woman in adulthood, after a dormant period. The flowers are small, white, yellowish, rarely red, collected in inflorescences.
The most famous and common in our homes Crassula purslane (C. portulacea), oval or ovoid (C.ovata) and also treelike (C. arborescens). It is these plants that are united by the common name Money Tree. Crassula milky (C.actea Ait.) is grown as ampelous plant and has creeping shoots.
Fatty care at home
And now let's figure out how to care for a fat woman, if I convinced you to buy it, or if you already have this plant.
Lighting
As a representative of the southern countries, Crassula loves to "bath" in light rays, but diffused, not direct. Therefore, place the plants in well-lit places. This is especially true for the winter period. Otherwise, a lack of light can lead to leaf fall and death of the plant. Upon the arrival of spring, gradually accustom it to the light, again, without exposing it to the bright spring sun. To avoid burns. This does not apply only to species covered with a silvery wax coating. Crassula purslane is able to tolerate slight shading.
Crassula money tree. It can be grown like a bonsai
Despite the fact that the fat woman is a houseplant, in the summer it is advisable to take it out into the fresh air. For example, to a balcony, or to a patio, placed slightly in the shade of a building or trees.
Temperature
Optimum temperature the growth of fat women in the summer is 20-25 degrees. In winter, she needs a period of rest and a decrease in air temperature to 10-15 degrees. If it is impossible to provide lower temperatures, try not to place it near heating appliances. This can affect the stretching of the trunks and the fall of some of the leaves. The latter may also be the result of drafts, which the plant does not like very much.
Watering
In the case of a fat woman, you should follow the rule - do not overdo it. Before watering, check the moisture content of the earthen clod at a depth of 3-4 centimeters. Only in case of drying of the top layer should be watered. This is especially true in the winter period, when the intervals between waterings are almost a month. In spring and summer, the plant goes into intensive growth, so water it even when the top layers of the soil are still slightly damp.
Remember! An excess of moisture, especially during the dormant period, threatens the vulnerability of the root system to fungal diseases. This leads to yellowing and leaf drop. But the plant can be saved by extracting from flower pot, drying the earthy coma and subsequent treatment with special antifungal drugs.
Unlike many other houseplants, crassula is not demanding on air humidity and can easily do without spraying.
Landing
A feature of the fat woman is the superficial location of the root system. Therefore, when choosing a pot, stop at a small, but wide, namely, according to the diameter of the crown.
The soil is suitable special for succulents or make your own mixture of:
To ensure good drainage at the bottom of the pot, add brick chips and pieces of coal.
top dressing
Top dressing should be done about once a month, either with universal fertilizer, or special for succulents (cacti), all year round. Only from April to September, the concentration is as indicated on the package, the rest of the time - half the dose.
Transplant and reproduction
Crassula flowering
The fat woman grows slowly, gradually increasing in volume. It is transplanted by transshipment about once every two years. Those. the new pot should be 4-5 centimeters larger than the old one. The composition of the soil is described above.
You can breed a fat woman seeds, leaves and cuttings . True, during flowering at home, it does not produce seeds, so reproduction is much more widespread by rooting cuttings from the tops of shoots and leaves. You can place them in water or directly in a loose mixture of peat and sand, after drying the cut site for 2-3 days.
In conclusion, I cannot but say about the aesthetic use of the fat woman, for example, in Feng Shui . It is believed that the money tree got its name not only for the similarity of leaves with coins, but also for the ability to attract money to the house of its owners. It was noticed that, for example, with a large purchase, money disappeared from the house - the leaves of the tree also fell, and, conversely, with the intensive growth of leaves, the financial situation in the family improved.
Like it or not, let's not argue. Let's just remember the saying from the Bible - everyone will be rewarded according to his faith. But still put the money tree in the southwestern sector of the house, let it please your eyes, and there - who knows ...
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This article will tell you about the most common signs and superstitions associated with the money tree.
What does the money tree in the house mean?
"Money Tree" ("Crassula" or "Fat Woman") - a frequent plant in modern houses. The tree is grown not only because it is not whimsical to care for, but also because a number of signs are associated with it. In particular, with the well-being and wealth of the house in which it is located.
The most important sign is that the tree grows wildly in that house where everyone is prosperous, knows no needs and has a good income. And just the opposite, he languishes, gets sick and does not give sheets in a house where there are debts and ruin.
Another opinion based on the ancient teachings of Feng Shui claims that the one who starts a “money business” in the house attracts prosperity and grace to the house. "Keep" this well-being will only work if you carefully care for the plant, enhancing its growth.
IMPORTANT: "Fat Woman" is able to fit into almost any interior and will develop if it gets everything the necessary conditions. However, few people know that the "money tree" is able to produce favorable couples that improve human health.
Fat woman - money tree
How to plant a money tree to bring money: a conspiracy
One of the signs says: "A plant can take root in a person only when a sprout is stolen from him." This rule is perfect for the "fat woman", because it propagates either by cuttings or leaves. It is especially good to break off a sprout with aerial roots, so you can be sure that the petiole will take root.
Too large a sprout should not be torn off, because the tree itself can be damaged. If you are afraid to apply grass to the fat woman after a break, the place of the break should be sprinkled with charcoal. In addition, it is imperative to comply with all the conditions for planting a plant so that the tree takes root and contributes to the improvement of the well-being of its owner.
One more condition proper fit tree - plant a shoot, focusing on the lunar phase (on the growing moon). In addition, it is good to do this at night, when moonlight can “bless” your action and enhance the effect of the conspiracy on wealth. Read the plot confidently and in a low voice. After planting, be sure to tie a red ribbon or red thread to the trunk of the fat woman, which can enhance the unique ability of the plant.
Tree planting plot: read three times Signs when planting and transplanting a money tree
An important sign when planting a fat woman, which contributes to an increase in wealth, is to put it on the bottom of a flower pot along with drainage and earth.
It is this feature of the "money" tree that will contribute to the fact that it will begin to "attract" money into the house. The larger the coin you put on the bottom, the more favorable energy the flower will bring you.
IMPORTANT: If you put a coin with the number 5 on the bottom of the pot, you will attract positive energy to yourself.
Other signs indicate that the "money" plant must be kept on the windowsill. There is a lot of light so that the tree gets enough sunlight. However, not every window sill is suitable for a fat woman, find a southeast window in your house - it will fit perfectly. The southeastern sector, following the teachings of Feng Shui, is responsible for wealth.
IMPORTANT: Feel free to talk to your money tree, wipe it from dust, moisten it with a spray bottle. In addition, try to grow it symmetrically, pinching the crown and sides.
Important signs when planting a really "money" tree:
- Pinch off a sprout from a person who has prosperity.
- Give the plant enough attention
- Buy your tree the most beautiful and expensive pot you can find.
- Well, if the pot is made of natural material(clay, ceramics) and decorated with red (itself of this color or has a red pattern).
- Often, real gold is placed at the bottom of the pot (a piece of a chain, a broken earring, etc.).
How to grow a money tree? Money tree - indoor plant: how to care, signs
A wildly growing money tree testifies to the well-being of the family. If you want your plant to always please you with its health, it needs careful care. Fortunately, caring for a fat woman is not difficult:
- Water dry soil
- Moisturize and wipe the leaves
- Pick the right mail
- Let sunlight hit the plant
It is believed that the fading should not be resurrected, because in this way you will not improve your financial situation in any way. In this case, it is urgent to purchase a new plant and plant it in a pot accordingly.
IMPORTANT: If the "money tree" suddenly bloomed - this is the best omen for you, portending a big profit or an improvement in your financial situation.
Signs associated with the money tree Is it possible to prune a money tree: signs
It is believed that if “foreign hands” touch the “money tree”, this will allow your money to “leak” from your home. Each tree owner must take care of his tree on his own, in particular, trim it.
If the plant is growing strongly, it should be cut a little from above so that the fat woman gives "strength" to the leaves and stem system. Your money tree must be beautiful, powerful and neat, without crooked branches and mechanical damage.
How to care for a money tree? Is it possible to keep a money tree at home: signs
According to the teachings of Fei Shui, every house or apartment should have a money tree that can attract positive energy to the family. If you are unable to care for a living plant, make a symbolic tree with your own hands.
A dead "money" tree is the worst omen for your well-being, especially if you grew it yourself from a small sprout. If you bought an “adult” plant, brought it home and after a while it began to wither, it means that it is still too early for you to think about your well-being.
A wilted tree should not be reanimated and saved in every possible way, it should be thrown out and all your strength should be directed to growing a new flower. If fat women do not take root with you often enough, most likely you have problems either with the material or mental state.
How to make a tree give you well-being? Is it possible to throw away the money tree: signs
Very superstitious people may think that throwing away the money tree is by no means impossible. However, this situation should be looked at from all sides. Of course, if a tree that you have been growing for a long time from a small sprout has withered, this is a reason to get upset and think about your financial situation.
If you have grown a flower long enough (cared for it, watered it, cut it, and even talked to it), you have “absorbed” a lot of personal positive energy into the tree. It is not worth getting rid of it, it should be “returned to nature”. Therefore, try to find a place and time to simply bury the plant in the ground.
If the tree that you brought from the store not so long ago has withered, you can not be upset, but feel free to send it to the bin. There is another gentle method - just put it in the porch or outside the yard right in the pot so that anyone else can pick it up for themselves. The same rule can be followed if the flower was presented to you.
What can and cannot be done with a money tree? How to throw away an old money tree?
Options for how you can throw away the "money tree" and not harm yourself:
- Put in the entrance
- Give it to someone who wants to "resurrect" it
- Drop into the ground
- Pinch off a sprout and try to grow it by throwing the plant into a bucket.
IMPORTANT: Before you get rid of the "money tree", thank the plant for the time that it stayed with you and say goodbye from the bottom of your heart.
Is it possible to give a money tree from home?
A money tree is one of the best gifts that can be given for any occasion: just like that, for a birthday or a wedding. It is believed that a donated tree will certainly bring good luck and prosperity to a person if he takes care of it.
IMPORTANT: It is good to give and receive as a gift a money tree not from a store, but from a home grown with my own hands. Favorable will be the gift that was grown in a prosperous home.
How to attract well-being with the help of a money tree? Gave a money tree: signs
What signs are associated with the "money tree", if you were given it:
- They gave a magnificent big money tree - to good luck and prosperity.
- Gave small tree- a present that portends a slow but steady increase in wealth in the family.
- They gave a tree with diseases - you have envious people and ill-wishers.
- They presented a tree that soon died - you will have temporary financial difficulties.
- They gave a "sick" tree that you "brought back to life" - a good omen, you will have a profit.
The money tree has fallen: signs
Other signs regarding the money tree:
- The tree bent the trunk - you will have material difficulties.
- The tree fell along with the pot - a good omen, your wealth will grow stronger.
- The tree fell and the pot broke - you should expect envious of your happiness.
- The tree fell and broke - you will lose your material well-being.
What is the best way to accept and give a money tree as a gift? Why does the money tree bloom?
Crassula blooms quite rarely. This happens more often in nature than at home. However, if the tree has blossomed, it means that the conditions in the room were very pleasant for it: light, humidity and your love.
Blooming tree fat woman gives buds only when the most favorable period has come in your life. You can’t waste this moment and be sure to use it: take important actions, make decisions, make deals.
Blooming money tree Is it possible to give a money tree to strangers?
You can give your money tree to a stranger, but only if you do it for the purpose of a gift. Give the tree with positive emotions and only to those whom you really love and respect.
Is it possible to take a money tree from friends?
It is possible and even necessary to take a money tree for yourself (a leaf or a sprout), but pay attention to where you take it. It is believed that if you take a flower from "rich" people, you will be able to gain the same wealth in the future.
Can I buy a money tree from my hands?
You can buy a plant in a store or from your hands. If you want it to give you positive energy and favor prosperity, do not skimp on buying a plant and give more money for the purchase than is required.
Is it possible to sell a money tree?
It is better not to sell your own grown tree. Of course, you can do this, but Feng Shui tells you to easily, and most importantly, happily make any decision, as well as say goodbye to things. If you are just breeding fat women, you can sell a tree without any problems.
Money tree: is it possible to give or give offshoots?
It is possible to give or donate shoots of a money tree, but superstitious people believe that in order for the petiole to “take root”, it must be stolen and preferably where the family lives prosperously and happily.
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Money tree: signs and superstitions
The flower of the fat woman is popularly called the money tree. It is believed that this houseplant attracts money and maintains financial stability. Many signs and superstitions are associated with this plant, thanks to which you can learn a lot about the future of your wallet and about what kind of energy is present in the house.
- The money tree requires unusual care. In addition to watering and processing leaves and soil, you need to talk with him. According to the sign, if you report your income and expenses to the money tree every Wednesday, then the fat woman will help to realize all plans and protect against unforeseen expenses.
- Falling leaves on the money tree is a bad omen. This means that there is bad energy in your house. In this case, it is recommended to move the flower to another place. Also, fallen leaves of a money tree can mean that big expenses await you very soon. The tree drops its leaves to financial losses.
- The properties of the money tree are very diverse. It not only attracts money, but "heals" the space around you. Take a look at the thick and juicy leaves of the money tree - they exude life and energy.
- It is believed that a money tree made of coins (souvenir) has the same power as a living fat woman. That's just in order for such a flower to "work", it also needs to be watered or moistened with its leaves-coins with water.
- In order for the money tree to take root at home, you need to bury three coins in its roots. So the flower will be more magnificent, and the wallet will be heavier.
- Replanting a money tree is a must! As it grows, it is imperative to provide this plant with a larger pot. In a cramped pot, the flower will wither, and your money will wither with it.
- If you hang banknotes on a money tree, then it is important to know that they need to be periodically removed and spent, and new banknotes should be hung in their place. So you can start your circulation of money in your home, which will allow you to both quickly spend and quickly receive.
Do not forget that the money tree is a kind of indicator of your financial situation. So if something is wrong with your green assistant, take all measures to save him, then there will be peace and prosperity in the house. Good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and
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Money tree: the best signs
Money tree (Crassula, fat woman) braided folk omens and superstitions. This unique flower managing the energy of money, bringing wealth and comfort. For 1500 years, its cultivation and breeding has continued, and questions about its possible benefits do not subside. To understand whether it is possible to keep it in the house, how to plant, care for, cut and what to do if it died, you can below.
Signs and superstitions about the money tree
The money tree has fallen but everything is whole - this sign predicts, on the contrary, growth, a rise in income. However, if at the same time the pot fell apart or spilled out most of land - to trouble. It fell and broke - the money strings leading to you will break and finances will sing romances.
A tree as a gift - here signs are interpreted differently. If the tree is large, then it promises big profits. If it is small (sprout) - everything is just beginning, but it will definitely happen. If a sick tree was brought to you as a gift, then such a gift should not be accepted at all, because with its illnesses the problems of the giver will come to you and success will leave you for a long time.
Artificial tree - will also work if you lightly water it with water and moisten the leaves of the coin. You can also attach a couple of bills to it with a paper clip, but once a month they will need to be spent.
Crassula bent - wait for the weakening of the stream.
Leaves fall - to financial losses. How many leaves have fallen, by so many percent your profit will fall.
Is it possible to keep at home: signs
If you still do not have such a beautiful and useful flower- then fix it as soon as possible. After all, the money tree (fat woman) is not just a flower - it is in some way a money generator. It helps to attract financial well-being and is able to set up the aura in the house so that anyone in it will experience life's rise and enthusiasm.
It is very important to talk with your plant, share your joys and problems with it, then it will share with you. There is a sign that recommends that every Wednesday it is mandatory to tell the plant about your income. It will work with you depending on your words and help protect you from unnecessary expenses.
The property of a fat woman in addition to harmonization financial sphere also is the healing of space and others - improving mood and normalizing life. It's always nice to watch it bask in the sun.
Also very a good sign there will be a decision to place a money tree at work - this will provide you with some growth and just a pleasant mood.
Is it possible to throw away a money tree: signs
This is a rather subtle question and signs relate differently to such an act:
- On the one hand, if the tree really died, withered, then you still have to throw it away. In this case, do not forget to dig out the coin that was buried in it. It reflects the connection with you and your home, and so you can break it.
- On the other hand, if the plant is sick, then it should be treated and not thrown away. Perhaps it has already helped you more than once and protected you while it had strength. Now he needs help himself. And if you throw away a diseased flower, then this will attract negative karma.
- If the plant is great, but you don't need it, or you can't grow it anymore, then sell it for a symbolic price on the free classifieds board. Someone will surely find it useful.
The money tree died: signs
If your flower is completely wilted, then this is a rather bad sign. The money tree is magical plant and if you raised it yourself, it is strongly associated with your financial situation.
When it dies, it may mean that your cash flow dries up and the plant does not have enough nourishment.
On the contrary, a recently purchased plant that withered within a few months after purchase does not bode well. It's just possible that you didn't properly care for it, or it already came to you sick.
Is it possible to cut: signs
Pruning a money tree is not such a common occurrence. Signs on this occasion say that you can carefully break off the tops so that the plant branches better and gains strength. However, you shouldn't get carried away with this.
Also, according to a proven sign, in no case should strangers be allowed to reach your tree. Their hands can break off part of your profit and take it to their house.
How to plant a money tree
However, it is not always possible and even time to wait until the leaf takes root in the water (about two weeks) before planting. You can also buy a young tree in the store.
Conspiracy on the money tree
Preferably on Wednesday, buy or plant a crassula on a growing moon in the ground. The pot is better to choose from natural clay with red patterns, or this color. Dropping a coin (1 or 5 rubles) to the very bottom and reading the plot:
Grow my flower, bring me a bag of money. This is my will. Anchiermo!
After that, do not forget to water your plant in time, take care of it and give your warmth.
Is it possible to buy a money tree
Although the traditional way of breeding this plant is to steal a leaf for yourself, signs do not prohibit the purchase. Especially if you don't have much experience yet on how to convince him to take root in the water. When purchasing, do not forget to thank the seller and give a little more money than you need. You need to purchase on the growing moon, ideally - a young month.
Is it possible to sell a money tree
If you grew a money tree on your own, then it is tuned to your home and should not be sold.
If you initially raised it for sale and did not put your aura into the flower, then you can sell it without problems. The future hostess will charge it herself and use it as her talisman.
Is it possible to give shoots of a fat woman
The shoot is the basis of the plant, its seed. Giving such seeds is not only possible, but necessary. However, this does not mean that you can break off any leaf and give it away - this is not at all the case.
The plant itself will decide whether it is now possible to share shoots, and if possible, then let one or more of them. A torn off leaf or shoot should not violate the overall composition of the plant; only excess can be given away.
If there are no “extra” ones, then the time to share has not yet come.
Why does the money tree bloom?
The fat woman is a plant, although not whimsical, but it is quite difficult to catch it for flowering. The appeared buds signal that a pleasant, financially most prosperous stage is coming in your life. Use it to stock up in cash for future use, make some reserves (financial airbag) and then it will be much easier for you to live.
Still have questions about the money tree? Can't decide whether to keep it in the house? Ask them in the comments and I will definitely answer you. The author of the article: psychic, parapsychologist and magician Boris Shabrin.
I wish that your plant always feels great and gives you prosperity and well-being.
Crassula has many names. They call her fat woman, money tree or monkey tree, tree of love or happiness. The plant belongs to the Crassula family and the Crassula genus, which has about 300 species of money trees.
Homeland of Crassula
A decorative leafy plant native to Africa - the arid tropics of the South and Southwest, Madagascar and South Arabia. Therefore, when choosing a place for a flower, choose the most warm and sunny side apartments.
Why is a fat woman called a money tree?
Money tree is the name of certain species of Crasulla, in which round leaves having coin shape. This concept arose in connection with the legend of the Solar Tree, which says that you can find yourself in paradise if you show generosity in earthly life.
The name was first introduced by the Chinese during the Han Empire. Evidence is the excavated tomb of the emperor of this dynasty, decorated with a bronze and faience jade.
Characteristic
Among the plant varieties there are common signs characteristic of a fat woman is appearance stem, leaf and crown shape, root system arrangement and flowering features.
Trunk
It resembles a real tree - the same powerful, winding and covered with a dense shell - bark. A significant number of branches depart from the trunk of the plant.
When kept indoors, the trunk of happiness reaches a height of one to two meters. The diameter of the trunk can be 1.5 to 3 cm(in a fat woman of respectable age).
Leaves
The foliage of the monkey is thick, the leaves are opposite, often fused at the point of exit from the branch. According to the species characteristics, the leaves can be called entire and cartilaginous-toothed. They are painted in different colors - from green to silver or dark green. On the surface, the foliage is distinguished by a matte sheen and a prominent red border, or reddish spots with wrong side leaflet. Their shape is rounded, and the leaves themselves are fleshy and dense, densely planted on a branch. Their length usually ranges from 2-3 cm, and width - up to 1,5-2 cm.
Crown
IN classic version has a tree-like appearance and a spherical shape. In order for it to be lush and thick, Crassula is planted with no more than one sprout in a flowerpot. Then the plant will branch well.
The formation of the correct crown is achieved by its pinching.
root system
Roots unable to balance big plant, So pot will have to acquire deep and heavy commensurate with the dimensions of the flower.
The root system of Crassula is superficial and shallow, so it must be handled with extreme care. The roots of the fat woman are very vulnerable and sensitive.
Flowers
At proper care blooms very profusely. The flowers of the fat woman are delicate, delicate and small - up to 1 cm, light(white, white-pink or white-green). They exude an aroma with sweetish and sugary notes, extremely persistent.
Blooms at the age of ten. Seeds are not formed. The flowers are collected in semi-umbrellas.
The flowering period lasts up to 2-3 months, with the exception of the plant being in a place with an excess of heat - this is fraught with a reduction in the fragrance of flowers.
A fat woman can bloom annually or at intervals of five years - it all depends on the correct care of her.
Flowering usually begins in late autumn or in the winter months, but there are times when this occurs in the spring. Crassula sometimes flowers after it has survived a week. droughts.
Fat woman in nature
She is presented aquatic plants, creeping herbaceous species and tree-like shrubs. Basically money trees grow in tropical latitudes African continent.
In their nature over 300 varieties. There are herbaceous (these include ampelous and ground-blooded) and bushy forms, similar to branched trees. Some prefer a humid environment.
Properly care for the monkey tree, and it will certainly bear fruit in the form of financial well-being.
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Do you prefer to live in harmony with nature and strive to make your home cozy with the help of indoor flowers? Pay attention to unpretentious and graceful plant- fat woman. Her scientific name- Crassula. According to Feng Shui, a flower is able to attract wealth, attract positive energy. No wonder it is called the “tree of happiness”.
money tree flower
As a rule, the plant has a tree-like trunk, small rounded, shiny, juicy leaves that look like green coins. Refers to succulents. With proper care, it often blooms, grows well and develops a crown. The plant is suitable for any modern interior, has a beneficial effect on people, releasing substances useful for the body. The money tree flower is not considered whimsical - it tolerates drought well, does not suffer when kept in dark rooms. In the conditions of an apartment, it is desirable to form a fat woman, starting to do this when she is still small.
Money tree - signs and superstitions
Indoor plant helps to exaggerate money, maintain financial stability. In order for the money flower to improve the financial situation of the owners, you need to activate it - before planting, be sure to put coins of various denominations on the bottom. It is necessary to talk with a fat woman, talk about windfall income and waste, so that it protects against further expenses. We decided to give someone a money tree - be sure to study signs and superstitions. Here are some of them:
- To strengthen the action, to bring good luck, paper bills placed under the pot on the windowsill will help. It is advisable not to spend them at least a year.
- To attract energy flows, the leaves of the fat woman can be decorated with coins, a golden chain. After a while, the money should be removed and spent in a week.
- It is impossible for strangers to touch the tree.
- To call for the help of higher powers, it is periodically recommended to lightly shake the crassula by the trunk.
- If the leaves fall, it is a bad omen. Big expenses are possible, or negative energy prevails in the house.
- It is important to repot the plant so that your money does not “wither” due to a cramped pot.
How the money tree blooms - photo
The described culture comes from South Africa, where it grows wild everywhere. In a climate in which there is a decrease in daylight hours in winter, a tree can stand for many years without flowering. Culture loves light, warmth, its development directly depends on these two factors. When does the money tree bloom? Only with sufficient lighting. The photo shows: the flowers of the plant are chic, small, usually white, like stars.
How to care for a money tree
The fat woman does not cause much trouble to its owners, everyone can grow it. Caring for a money tree at home is simple. Some recommendations:
- Provide bright lighting, otherwise the plant will stretch, shedding leaves. It is advisable to put it on the south side of the house. In spring, the leaves should be shaded so that they get used to the heat after winter. Further, the plant can be under direct rays for a long time, but if it starts to turn red, it should be removed from the windowsill.
- In order for the crown to develop beautifully, grow evenly, it is important to turn the plant sometimes.
- The optimum temperature for a fat woman is from +20 to +30 degrees. To enter into a state of rest in winter, you should observe a temperature not lower than +12 and not higher than +14 degrees.
- In winter, you need to protect the tree from cold air, for example, when opening the window.
- It is undesirable to spray the monkey tree in order to avoid the development of fungal diseases.
- In summer, monthly top dressing is needed.
How to plant
The process shouldn't be difficult. For planting, you can root the shoot or use an adult tree purchased in a store, for example, crassula purslane, silvery, club-like. Sunset and hottentot varieties are also very beautiful. Choose any type you like with a thick trunk - care is the same for everyone. How to plant a money tree? Fill the prepared pot suitable soil, make a recess, lower the seedling, plant there. Next, close the roots, compact the substrate, report the ground and water.
How to transplant
The need to change the pot comes when the roots no longer have enough space, they braid the entire volume of the earthy coma. As a rule, adult species are transplanted every few years, young ones - as they grow, annually, picking up a larger pot than the previous one. Be sure to use drainage. How to transplant a money tree? Recommendations:
- remove the flower from the old pot;
- trying not to harm the roots, carefully remove the old substrate;
- make a hole in the prepared pot, install the plant in it;
- add soil, compress, pour water.
How to propagate
According to popular beliefs, it is advisable to grow the plant on your own so that it becomes a full-fledged family talisman. It is easy to propagate at any time of the year, taking out a small process. It will turn out to grow a flower from seeds, but it is very long and difficult process. How does the money tree reproduce? Break off the stem, leave to air dry. The plant is poisonous to animals, so keep the leaf in a safe place. Next, the cutting should be placed in the substrate and wait for rooting, sometimes spraying.
Land for the money tree
Crassula loves loose soil - it's easier to plant it in a ready-made composition, bought in flower shops. The soil can be prepared independently, observing the recommended proportions. What kind of land is needed for a money tree? Approximate proportions for ideal soil: 3 parts of hardwood, 1 part of peat, sod land, coarse sand. As the tree grows, the number of ingredients can be changed, for example, take not 1, but 2 parts of soddy soil. Brick crumb is suitable as a baking powder.
Pot
In order for Crassula to have a healthy, attractive appearance, she needs to pick up right size pot. Otherwise, the tree will develop slowly or stop growing. The pot for the fat woman should be wide, low. The optimal volume is a little more than a crown. mature plant it is advisable to plant once a year, if necessary, forming it.
How to water a money tree
Many people ask flower growers how to care for a fat woman at home. The condition for normal growth is regulated watering. Crassula needs water, but if you overdo it, you can ruin her. The plant easily tolerates the drying of the earth. How often to water a money tree? In winter, you need 1 time per week, in spring, in summer - as soon as the soil dries. It is necessary to water with settled water.
How to crop
The tree is easy to shape, and this property should be used to obtain a beautiful shape. How to cut a fat woman? Use sharp scissors or pruners, do the work in stages, giving the plant a chance to recover. To give the desired shape, pruning should be done over one of the brown stem rings. The procedure should be carried out during the growth of crassula.
How to form a crown
If the plant is not taken care of, the tree will randomly grow upwards, forming a shapeless bush. To avoid this, in early spring It is recommended to shorten old shoots, and pinch off new ones. You can trim with miniature tweezers or by hand. How to pinch a money tree? Choose a stem, remove leaves so that no more than 3-4 pairs remain on the branch. The method is suitable for young plants, for adults it is worth using pruning.
What to feed
In the wild, the fat woman grows in stony, sandy soil, therefore it is unpretentious in content. How to fertilize a money tree at home? Crassula should be fed only during the growth period, using universal additives for succulents for this. They contain all the substances necessary for development: potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen. In the summer, top dressing should be done monthly, the rest of the time you can do without them.
Why do the leaves of the money tree fall?
Any kind of plant requires careful care, otherwise it begins to lose its attractiveness. A common problem is leaf fall. As a result of this, the fat woman becomes shabby, stunted, a plaque may appear. Why does the money tree shed its leaves? Possible reasons:
- Irregular watering. If the soil is allowed to dry out, the plant can be reanimated, but when overflowing, the fat woman often sheds healthy leaves and quickly dies. The last problem can be solved by making drainage.
- Lack or excess mineral fertilizers. In the first case, you need to use suitable fertilizer, in the second - transplanting a fat woman into fresh soil.
- Soil freezing, watering cold water. Worth returning comfortable conditions the plant recovers quickly.
- Diseases. Crassula can pick up fungal diseases infested with pests. To save her, it is recommended to use chemical drugs, for example, Fitoverm.
- Natural aging. If Crassula grows for many years, sooner or later its leaves will begin to fall off. The only salvation in this case is to update the tree.
Why the money tree does not grow
A plant belonging to the Crassulaceae family is very popular among flower growers because it looks great, has medicinal properties, with proper pinching, cultivation acquires desired shape, can be propagated. Flowering crassula is a rarity, but this does not spoil the attitude towards the plant. Some are wondering why the money tree does not grow? Common Causes:
- pests appeared;
- the plant does not like the pot (too big or small);
- overfilling / underfilling;
- lack of nutrients;
- lack of light;
- sudden changes in temperature;
- direct rays of the sun.
Diseases
How to make a money tree bloom
If you decide to plant a crassula, propagate from a leaf, do not expect the plant to bloom immediately. To achieve this, it is necessary daily care and attention. How to make a money tree bloom in order to see the spectacle in person, not in the photo? Recommendations for action:
- water when the soil dries out with room soft water;
- feed every month (fertilizers for cacti are suitable);
- take out on open air in summer, but avoid temperature extremes;
- do not forget to transplant into a larger pot;
- often wipe the leaves from dust.
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