How is the Chinese money tree properly watered?
The plant needs little water. It is only poured when the top layer of the substrate has completely dried out. The root ball must never be completely dry, and waterlogging is also not tolerated.
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Use rainwater if possible and never pour the water directly onto the leaves.
Is fertilization necessary?
In the first year and after repotting, the Chinese money tree is not fertilized at all. Later, give him some liquid fertilizer every two to three weeks. Give less than recommended on the package.
Does a Chinese money tree need to be pruned?
In principle, cutting is not necessary. However, the plant tends to get old with age. Then pruning is recommended.
If you cut the young shoots occasionally, the shoots will branch better and the plant will have a more compact shape overall.
It is cut in early spring.
When do you repot?
Repot the Chinese money tree in spring. Since the roots are very tender, you need to be careful when doing this.
Which diseases and pests occur?
- Spider mites
- Red spider
- Snail feeding (only outdoors)
- Gray mold
If the Chinese money tree loses leaves, it is mostly a location error. The plant is then too dark or the roots are too wet.
Gray mold occurs mainly in damp locations. Spider mite infestation, on the other hand, is noticeable in places that are too dry.
Is the Chinese money tree hardy?
The Chinese money tree is not hardy and must be overwintered indoors. Either set it up at room temperature or move it to a cooler place where the temperature is around 12 degrees.
In rare cases the Chinese money tree can flower through the cold storage.
Tips
The Chinese money tree owes its name to its leaves, the ufo plant. They look a bit like UFOs. Since they also resemble the leaves of the money tree, the name Chinese money tree probably developed.
