How to plant a money tree - a talisman for good luck and prosperity. The secrets of growing a money tree

The plant called fat woman or Crassula, not familiar to everyone, but the money tree is familiar to almost everyone. But this is one succulent plant, which flower growers love for their flexible, unpretentious character. This plant is called money tree because of the leaves, similar to coins. According to Feng Shui, a tree can correct location fix financial position. The accumulation of wealth occurs in fleshy leaves, so you need to monitor the condition of the tree so that it is full of strength and health, then your financial condition will also be maintained.

Money Tree, or Crassula, or Crassula

Money tree properties

It is believed that the rounded shape of the fat woman contains positive energy and an element that neutralizes emotions and words that carry negativity associated with a lack of finance. The fat woman harmonizes the atmosphere of the home. There is an opinion that a plant should be brought into the house as an offshoot and, taking care of it, loving it, grow a money tree. Only then can you get refinement from him.

Planting and propagating a money tree

Reproduction of the fat woman occurs by shoots or leafy cuttings, which, after a couple of days of drying, must be immediately rooted in the ground. A more reliable, but lengthy method of propagation is the establishment of cuttings before the roots appear in the water.

How to plant a money tree (soil)

It is better to plant a money tree in an earthen mixture for cacti, which includes soddy land (1 hour), sand (1 hour) and leafy earth (3 hours). Need more clay brick chips, ash and humus. Good drainage is a must. Growing a money tree is also possible in universal soil, as it is not capricious and can tolerate neglect. But you should remember that it is a living organism, and you also want to benefit from it.

flowering money tree

Money tree pot

Fat girl is big tree and the root system may not hold it in the pot, causing it to fall and be damaged. A pot for a money tree is better to use deep enough and heavy, but commensurate with the size of the plant. Crassula is transplanted as it grows every 2-3 years.

Money tree care at home

Watering the money tree

How to properly water a fat woman? The fat woman in the cool part of the year should be watered without getting carried away. If it stands in the winter on a cool windowsill, then watering is almost not necessary. At the same time, there must be a heat-insulating layer under the pot so that the pot does not come into contact with a cold window sill. If you water the fat woman heavily in cold weather, then the roots may rot. Watering in the warm season is enough, only when the top layer of soil in the pot dries.

Crassula lighting

Crassula prefers the sun, then the bush will grow strong and beautiful, in partial shade the plant stretches. Of course, one must beware of too hot and bright rays of the sun, which cause burns. Therefore, it is better to shade the fat woman or install it on the eastern and northern windows in the summer. The money tree will gain strength and get stronger if placed on or on the terrace in the summer.

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Temperature

Do not keep a fat woman in a warm room in winter, as it will grow well, but the lack of lighting will lead to the growth of long elongated shoots that will have to be cut off later, and this extra waste the strength of the plant, so place the money tree in a cool place so that it rests while there is little light.

The dormancy of the fat woman ends with the first days of March, now it can be fed using fertilizers for cacti.

Humidity in the room

Do not forget to wipe the leaves of the plant with a damp cloth from dust. On warm days, you need to spray them slightly shading from the bright sun. It will not prevent the plant from arranging a shower, but before that you need to cover the ground in a pot with a film.

Formation of the money tree

A fat woman will grow up ugly if you make mistakes in caring for her. It stretches, the branches become thin and long, the leaves remain only at the top.

In an apartment, it is difficult, unfortunately, to surround a money tree ideal conditions, so the tree needs shaping from the very beginning of its growth. The mistake is the wrong choice of pot. With a large amount of land, the plant stretches up and the taproot down, which makes the plant thin and weak. When transplanting a plant, you notice that the root is long, then you need to shorten it a little and plant it in a new pot.

money tree at home

How to prune a money tree

Until the money tree is fifteen centimeters in height and has not begun to branch, you need to pinch off the top two small leaves, or more (at least two large leaves should remain on the branch) so that branching begins later. Wait for the appearance of two pairs of leaves, if not, then pinch off again.

The formation of a fat woman can be started later. Even if the tree is large, you can shorten the branches, but, unfortunately, stumps will remain at the place of pinching. Therefore, it is advised to start forming a tree at a young age.

money tree and feng shui

Is it worth buying a money tree

Everyone wants a money tree in the house magical talisman attracting financial well-being and money. Then grow it yourself, starting by rooting a cutting or buying a very young plant in a store. An adult fat woman bought in a store will not give the desired effect.

Where to put a money tree at home

The location of the money tree in the house is also important aspect. According to Feng Shui, the southeast direction is considered the wealth zone. Attracting financial luck to the house is enhanced by the activation of the money tree. It is carried out as follows: when planting a plant, a coin is buried in a pot, it can be either Chinese or our money. You can activate it in another way - tie three Chinese coins with a red ribbon and hang them on the plant. You can use both activation methods at once.

From the first day the fat woman stays in the house, you need to generously shower her with compliments and speak kind words. The money tree will reciprocate if you see that it grows and develops, which means that you will always have money.

The money tree is a very popular plant among lovers of home floriculture. It is easy to take care of, so it is suitable even for beginner gardeners. But not everyone knows under what conditions it can be propagated: plant seeds, root a shoot?

Fat woman - description

The money tree comes from South Africa. Crassulas are leafy succulents, and they need the appropriate soil, with the addition of sand. The root system is small, waterlogging for a plant is always a real danger. Fat women accumulate a lot of moisture in the leaves and do not need abundant watering. It is better to plant them in low pots.

Crassula, fat woman - these names are mainly used by specialists, and among the people a third name has long been attached to a pretty plant - a money tree. So Crassula is called because of the leaves resembling coins - numerous, fleshy, shiny.

There is a species similar to it - Oval Crassula (Ovata). It grows smaller than the tree, but blooms more often. Flowers are white, pinkish, yellow.

The fat woman has many varieties. For example, the Crassula is tree-like, which can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. Unfortunately, it rarely blooms at home.

In general, the genus Tolstyankov has more than 300 species. For home growing fit about twenty.

There is confusion with two similar names: money tree and dollar tree. The latter took root in our country for a completely different plant - Zamioculcas of the Aroid family.

The money tree has long been a symbol of prosperity and is often grown as a bonsai. It grows quite slowly.

Crassula juice has bactericidal and antiviral properties. It can be used internally for:

• inflammation;
• colds;
• problems of the gastrointestinal tract;
• disorders in the blood vessels.

Cut leaves are applied to cuts and inflamed places on the skin. From the slurry obtained from the plant, masks are made.

Ways to propagate the money tree

Propagating a money tree is easy. The easiest way to do this is by cuttings, although someone waits for flowering and collects seeds or buys ready-made ones, but this is the longest way.

You can propagate the fat woman with leaves - this is more difficult than cuttings, it is possible that the leaves will rot or dry out.

For those who like to germinate seeds: you can buy an automatic germinator - sprouter.

There are many varieties of money tree. If you grow one of the multi-colored ones, then only two propagation options are acceptable for it - cuttings and the seed method. For a plant with single-color leaves, any method is suitable.

Gallery: Variegated varieties of Crassula that should not be propagated by leaves

Depending on the variety, Crassula arborescens leaves can be the most different forms, sizes and colors Pink color leaves, the play of yellow and white stripes on them make Hummel’s Sunset variety enchantingly beautiful Elegant money tree Crassula Kagetsu Nishiki with large leaves bred in Japan The original coloring of Crassula Pellucida Rubra with pink or white edging of leaves Stripes white color against the background of a well-manifested red edging of leaves - a characteristic feature of Crassula Tricolor

Reproduction: from "A" to "Z"

You can breed a fat woman at any time of the year. But in the summer it is still better to avoid this procedure: it has been noticed that the specimens planted in the summer almost do not bloom.

The most reliable method is cuttings

The first method of reproduction is cuttings. It is suitable for a tree large enough, from which you can borrow a shoot without compromising its development. This is usually done when the plant reaches the age of three.

The presence of air roots on the handle is a good sign: this one can take root faster.

The stalk intended for cutting must be healthy, sluggish, about 10 cm long. Rooting is possible both in water and in soil.

If you only have the top, it will be able to take root too.

For better rooting, you need to prepare a solution of Kornevin and succinic acid. Kornevin can be replaced with Heteroauxin. First you need to dilute one tablet of succinic acid in 250 ml hot water. In the cooled solution, add Kornevin powder at the tip of a knife. Mix well.

It is not necessary to spray the entire stalk with a solution; only that part of the process that will be in contact with the ground should be treated with a moistened cotton pad.

Rooting cuttings in the soil

What to cook:

• sharp disinfected knife;
• antiseptic (turmeric or activated charcoal powder);
• soil for succulents or cacti with the addition of sand 2: 1;
• some sand;
• small pot (or plastic cup);
• drainage (pieces of foam or small expanded clay);
• rooting solution.

1. Carefully, without breaking off the leaves of the fat woman, cut off the stalk: you need to hold the stem, cut between the segments.
   

   When cutting off the cutting, keep in mind that it will need to be dried a little.

Treat the sections with an antiseptic and lay the cutting for several hours to dry.

Pour drainage into the bottom of the pot.

Pour soil with added sand over the drainage and moisten a little with the prepared rooting solution.

Moisten the cutting with a cotton pad soaked in a solution of Kornevin and succinic acid, and stick it into a pot of soil.

Pour a small layer of sand on top and place the pot in a shady, cool place.

Sand is needed so that the water does not evaporate quickly, at the same time it will protect the earth from mold. It is not necessary to compact the soil.

You can plant up to three shoots together. Nearby, you can also stick leaves in the sand that could accidentally break off.

Caring for a planted cutting

Usually the roots appear fairly quickly (one to two weeks). Leave the cutting to grow in a pot.

Have you noticed the appearance of new leaves and the growth of the crown? This means that the plant has successfully taken root.

1. With the beginning of growth, put the plant in a bright place and during the year try not to change its location.
2. Protect the sprout from direct sunlight.
3. For the first 8 months, do not feed the plant. In the future, you need to feed with fertilizers for cacti and succulents once a month, reducing the dose indicated in the instructions by two to three times.
4. To prevent rotting, you need to water the planted stalk warm water and only after the soil has dried. Water carefully, along the edge of the pot, so as not to wash out the soil.
5. Once every two months can be added to water succinic acid(1 tablet per 250 ml).

Succinic acid is not a top dressing, but a plant growth and development stimulator.

With fat women, the principle of watering is this: it is better to dry than to pour. A flooded plant rots, withers and practically does not recover. For the same reason, fat women do not spray.

It will be possible to transplant a grown plant in a year. In the future, transplant as the roots grow (about once every three to four years). The plant needs a transplant when the roots begin to appear on the surface of the soil.

Rooting leaves in the soil

The leaves of the money tree are propagated when there is no suitable cutting.

The "money" sheet should be healthy and strong. It must be dried during the day and planted in the same soil mixture with drainage as the stalk. Only the pot, of course, choose a smaller one.

Replace the layer of sand on top with crushed charcoal.

It is not necessary to deeply deepen the leaf; if necessary, it is better to fix it with some kind of support. Plant a little obliquely so that it does not interfere with the emerging sprout in the future.

Step by step guide to rooting a leaf in soil:

1. Cut off the desired leaves from the plant or break off by pulling each leaf to the side. If the very tip remains on the trunk, it's okay.

Treat the cut with an antiseptic and leave the leaf for several hours to dry.

Sprinkle a layer of fine charcoal over the soil in the pot. Slightly moisten the top layer with a spray bottle.

Stick the dried leaf into the soil quite shallowly, fix it with something, bearing in mind that later the fixation will need to be removed. If using a lid, immediately calculate the hole size.

Put the pot in a bright place, but not under direct sunlight.

The leaf needs to be watered even more modestly than the stalk. It is enough to wet the ground around it quite a bit. After waiting for the emergence of sprouts, remove the fixation.

After germination, care for the new plant like a cutting.

If you plant several leaves, then they can be buried a little at an angle, or laid almost lying down.

Video: how leaves sprout planted at an angle and lying down

Rooting cuttings and leaves in water

In water, cuttings and leaves take root more difficult, as they can rot. But it is possible to do so.

To avoid decay, it is necessary to change the water once every three days and tint it with Methylene blue or Malachite green preparations.

Step by step instructions for rooting cuttings in water:

1. Cut the stalk, remove the excess lower leaves.
2. Make a solution with the addition of Kornevin or another root former: dilute the product at the tip of a knife in 250 ml of warm water.
3. Place the stalk in a glass of mortar, securing it from falling if it does not hold itself. Put in a place protected from direct sun until the roots appear.

After the roots have formed, plant the cutting in the ground.

Even on a dry stem, a sprout can appear

Pests do not particularly like the fat woman, so the main problems are fungal and bacterial diseases.

In order for the plants to be healthy, it is necessary to comply with the conditions of detention.

Fat women are very tenacious, it is only important not to flood them when growing!

How to properly plant a money tree (fat woman) from a shoot into a pot and take care of it at home so that money starts up in the house: feng shui and advice from flower growers.

Fat woman as a means to attract money

A money tree, a breadfruit tree, a tree of happiness - what beautiful names flower growers have not come up with for a plant that is correctly called a fat woman (crassula).

This tree with a thick trunk and oval dense leaves is so unique that it has both decorative, magical and healing properties.

If you believe, a fat woman improves financial well-being, brings peace and good luck to the house. The money tree is a talisman that activates the well-being zone and attracts prosperity to the house. Crassula attracts money, works like a magnet for them. Its leaves look like shiny coins.

It is also believed that the plant purifies the air in the house and kills bacteria. Where Crassula grows, there will always be a favorable atmosphere.

Types of money tree

There are many varieties of crassula, which differ in appearance. Among them there are ampelous, ground cover, bushy and tree-like forms.

The most popular varieties among flower growers are Crassula ovata and Crassula lycopsus. Both species are succulents and are completely different from each other.

The lycopsform fat woman is grown only in greenhouses and winter gardens, and Crassula ovata grows quite successfully at home.

How to plant a money tree in the house

The fat woman is not a capricious flower that requires painstaking care and reverent attention.

How to plant a shoot of a money tree in a pot

First of all, let's figure out how to properly propagate a fat woman, so that, having taken a process from friends or acquaintances, you can easily plant it in a pot in your home.

Reproduction of the money tree is carried out using seeds or cuttings. Seeds are sown in shallow containers with drainage holes, then covered with polyethylene. The subsequent care of seedlings consists in regular airing and spraying. After 2-3 weeks, the first shoots will sprout. This method of breeding a fat woman is quite complicated.

The method of propagation of Crassula by cuttings is much simpler. The stalk can be rooted in water or immediately planted in the ground. The shoot of the money tree is planted in a pot to a depth of about 5 cm. Some flower growers believe that when cuttings are planted in March or April, the likelihood that the fat woman will bloom in the future increases. And if you plant a crassula in the middle of summer, there will be less chance of it.

How to choose the right pot for the money tree

The fat woman has a rather massive ground part, which means that this flower better fit wide and low pot with good stability. This choice of flowerpot is also due to the fact that Crassula has a superficial root system. For successful drainage of water into the pan, there should be small holes at the bottom of the pot.

Of course, it is not necessary to immediately plant a shoot of a money tree in a large flowerpot. To begin with, a small pot is enough, but as the flower grows, it must be transplanted into a more suitable flowerpot.

How to transplant a money tree

To transplant a grown-up flower of a fat woman, you need to take a pot of a suitable size, fill it with a drainage layer by a third (for example, from pieces of coal or crushed brick), then fill it with earth. Transplantation is carried out by the method of transshipment of an earthen coma. So the plant will more easily tolerate this procedure. After that, the soil is filled up to the top.

In the process of transplantation, you need to carefully examine root system flower. Rotting roots, indicating an excess of moisture, must be removed. After that, the crassula is left for a day to dry.

How to choose land for planting a fat woman

Planting a money tree should be carried out in the ground for succulents, to which this plant belongs. The flower feels best in soddy land. The soil that is used for growing cacti is suitable, but the fat woman is also successfully planted in universal soil.

If desired, the soil mixture can be prepared by yourself. To do this, flower growers are advised to mix one part of sand, humus and leafy soil, adding four parts of sod land.

How to plant a money tree so that there is money in the house?

So that money is always kept in the house, when transplanting into a pot with a fat woman, you need to put a coin, and tie its branches with red ribbons. It's good if a fat woman grows in your apartment, but it's important to learn. You can do this even with a small salary.

How to care for a money tree

Growing a money tree at home is not laborious and very interesting. This flower comes from hot countries, so it needs to provide conditions as close to tropical as possible. In spring and summer, Crassula has a growing season, and winter is a dormant time. The main care for the money tree at home is to follow the following rules.

How to water a money tree?

Many flower growers have a question, how to properly water a money tree? The first rule: you can not allow the gulf of a fat woman. Too much moisture is detrimental to her. Over-watering can cause roots to rot and leaves to fall off. In the warm season, the plant can be watered twice a week, with the onset of cold weather, watering is reduced to a minimum. In order not to flood the money tree, before each watering, you need to check the condition of the soil at a depth of 3-4 centimeters. If the land is dry there, you can safely water the crassula.

In case of non-compliance with the irrigation regime and excessive soil moisture, the root system is susceptible to fungus damage. In this case, you can save the money tree if you take it out of the pot together with an earthen clod, dry it thoroughly and treat it with a special solution from fungi.

However, Crassula can also suffer from a lack of moisture! Ideally, the land with a flower should be slightly moist.

We wipe the leaves of the fat woman - we attract money!

Flower growers advise from time to time to wipe the leaves of the fat woman with a damp cloth to remove dust, and sprinkle water on them from a spray bottle. It would be optimal to give Crassula a warm shower once a week. In winter, such a "wash" can be arranged once a month.

The water should be warm, but not hot. To prevent moisture from entering the soil, you can cover the ground in a pot with ordinary cling film. You can not take a wet fat woman to its place. Let the water drain a little.

Where is it better to put a money tree in an apartment

Crassula is a light-loving plant, but put it under scorching sun Absolutely forbidden. In addition, in this case, the top layer of earth in the pot will dry out very quickly.

The plant will fully grow on the windowsill on the southeast side, where there will always be light, but there will be no sun. With the onset of spring, many flower growers put it on the floor of the balcony, and in winter - on the windowsill on the south side.

Insufficient lighting can contribute to the stretching of the stem of the plant, as a result of which it becomes ugly in shape. To prevent this, the fat woman must be placed on window sills, especially in poorly lit rooms.

AT summer time for crassula, a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees is suitable. But in winter, the flower will need a decrease in temperature to 10 - 15 degrees. It is allowed to decrease to 6 degrees of heat. If it is not possible to place the plant in winter in a room with such a temperature, then at least the flower should be removed from the battery.

A negative consequence of the wrong temperature during the dormant period can be the extension of the trunk of the crassula and the fall of the leaves located below. Leaves can also fall off if there is a constant draft in the room where the money tree pot is. Of course, the fat woman needs constant ventilation, but drafts should not be allowed to appear. They will only hurt.

The money tree needs to be fed!

As top dressings for a fat woman, universal preparations or additives for succulents are most often used. To nutrients absorbed better, plants fertilize only after watering.

Fertilization is carried out during the growing season - in spring and summer with a frequency of 1 time per month. In the autumn winter period feeding is carried out 1 time in 3 months.

Crown formation

To create a uniform and symmetrical shape, the fat woman is rotated in the light around its axis. But to form beautiful crown the flower still has to be trimmed a little.

To form a crown, you need to wait until four new leaves appear on the plant, and a new bud begins to form. It must be pinched off by gently twisting it with your hands or with miniature tweezers.

Each branch of the money tree should have no more than three or four pairs of leaves. When the tree grows up, its top will also need to be pinched off.

If the moment when four leaves have already grown is missed, and new leaves appear, circumcision will help. It is necessary to cut the branch over the 4th pair of leaves. The cut is covered with activated carbon powder.

Possible problems in the care of the money tree

Many flower growers complain that the leaves are falling or withering at the fat woman. What can be wrong?

Excessive watering contributes to the darkening of the leaves, changing their color or falling off.

A change in the color of the foliage to dirty yellow can still be caused by a fungal disease from waterlogging the soil.

Watering cold water- Another reason that diseases appear in a tropical flower.

Appearance brown spotting on the foliage indicates a lack of moisture.

The rot that appeared at the base of the stem is a sure sign of rotting of the root system of the plant. In this case, the apical part of the plant is cut off, and the flower is grown in a new way.

money tree pests

Crassula is an unpretentious and pest-resistant plant. However, there are quite a few pests attacking the fat girl:

Shchitovka - forms brownish or yellow spots. Methods of treatment: "Fufanon", "Fitoverm", soap solution.

Spider mite - forms cobwebs between leaves and stems. Methods of treatment: garlic infusion, tobacco infusion, soap solution.

Mealy bug - forms a whitish coating on the axils of the leaves. Methods of treatment: thick solution laundry soap, insecticides.

Does the money tree bloom?

Flowering in a fat woman is a rare phenomenon, so not every grower can see it. Therefore, it is widely believed that the money tree does not bloom. But it's not.

During the flowering period, the plant is densely covered with small flowers of white, light pink or greenish color, depending on the variety. They emit a pleasant sweet aroma.

The flowering period begins at the stage of plant growth in spring and lasts 2-3 months. You should not hope that the fat woman will bloom in the first years after planting. It can produce flowers after 8 or even 10 years. Or it may not bloom at all, despite the fact that he was given proper and timely care.

Flower growers believe that the lack of lighting prevents the flowering of the money tree. This is a feature of our climate.

There is a sign: if the money tree grows well and grows stronger, wealth is just around the corner, and if it wilts and its leaves fall, this promises problems with money.

However, it is not necessary to believe in omens. If you properly care for the money tree, it can become great decoration any room, will delight you with beauty for a long time and will bring warmth and comfort to the house.

Crassula is a common houseplant. But by this name it is known to few. More often it is called a fat woman or a money (monetary) tree. Planting and growing a money tree on your own is considered the best ritual to attract financial well-being and family happiness. In order for the fat woman to take root in the house, it must be properly transplanted and properly looked after.

Conditions for keeping a money tree at home

Crassula - unpretentious plant. It easily tolerates lack of moisture and open sunlight. One of its names - fat woman - indicates the ability to accumulate moisture in thick and fleshy leaves. In the absence of watering, Crassula can survive the dry period, using its own reserves, consuming water from the foliage.

The extensive genus Tolstyankov has more than 300 species. Among them are small plants (several centimeters high) and giant ones - up to several meters tall.

Table: necessary conditions for the development of crassula

The flower signals a lack of moisture with soft leaves. Water should be tepid or room temperature, the best time for watering - evening.

Important to remember:

• for the correct formation of the bush, the money tree should not be placed close to a window or wall. In order for the crown to have a symmetrical shape, the fat woman is rotated around the axis from time to time, then the lighting will evenly reach all sides of the plant;
• air humidity is not critical for a fat woman (a plant from the southern regions comes from);
• Crassula copes with a lack of water better than with its excess.

In indoor floriculture, crassulas have been grown for more than three hundred years, from the moment they were brought to Europe by sailors from the African continent.

A healthy money tree needs fertilizer. Often this is not required, it is enough to feed the plant once a month with mineral mixtures for succulents.

Video: mistakes when caring for a money tree

crown modeling

The money tree has an interesting structure, which allows the owner to model his crown to his taste. If you do not control the growth of branches, then the tree can become lopsided, stretch out, acquire an ugly appearance. Crown formation is a simple matter: it is enough to remove an unnecessary shoot in time or, conversely, stimulate the growth of an additional branch. For the appearance of a new branching, two apical leaves are plucked. Soon additional stems will appear in this place.

Extra leaves from the trunk of the money tree should not be in a hurry to remove. With the growth of the crown, they themselves will disappear, while the trunk will get a natural look.

Video: correct formation of the crassula crown

Landing and transfer times

The most favorable time for planting or transplanting indoor plants considered to be early spring when a new one starts life cycle, the plant is ready for renewal and tolerates a change of residence well. The money tree is no exception in this sense.

The fat woman does not approve of frequent transplantation, this is the strongest stress for her. A young plant (up to two or three years old) should be transplanted into a new pot once a year. mature tree grows more slowly, so it is enough to provide him with a larger pot once every three to four years.

Crassula copes well with autumn transplant, even though it is undesirable. A good reason for transplanting in the fall is a plant disease or the appearance of pests. To save the plant, transplantation is indicated at any time of the year, even in winter.

What kind of soil and pot do you need?

The money tree is unpretentious to the composition of the soil and the size of the pot. But he still has his preferences.

Suitable soil

Compose good soil for a money tree, even a novice grower can do it. For self-preparation of the substrate you will need:

• fresh humus;
• calcined sand;
• leaf land;
• sod land.

The first three components are taken in equal proportions. But sod land will need three times more. The soil should be loose, well pass water and air. Soil acidity indicators are best maintained at a neutral value, somewhere in the range of pH 6.5–7.0.

If you don’t want to bother with preparing the soil yourself, you can use a purchased mixture. For a money tree, any universal primer is suitable. Ideally - a special substrate for succulents. It is desirable to add sand to the universal mixture (in a ratio of one to four).

Crassula needs good drainage. For young plants a sufficient two-centimeter layer of broken brick, river pebbles or expanded clay, for more powerful specimens, the drainage layer increases to 5–10 cm.
The top layer of soil must be covered with mulch. It prevents quick drying and gives decorative look pot. For this purpose, you can use pebbles, crushed stone, bark and chips of trees, nut shells, dried autumn leaves, straw, processed glass.

What kind of pot do you need

The root system of the money tree is located close to the surface of the earth. That is why for him it is necessary to select wide and shallow pots. The diameter of the dishes is determined by the diameter of the crown: the dishes should be slightly wider than the crown. This is necessary for the stability of the plant so that it does not inadvertently turn over.

To emphasize the beauty of crassula, it is better to take a ceramic pot. You can, of course, plant a fat woman in an ordinary plastic vessel, but the plant will lose a lot in aesthetic perception. The fleshy leaves of the money tree go well with brown or brown dishes. terracotta color. Feng Shui teaching recommends decorating the pot with coins to attract cash flow. Coins can also be placed in the drainage layer.

Ways to plant a money tree

An unpretentious money tree can be propagated in three ways:

• propagation by cuttings;
• leaf rooting;
• sowing seeds (very rarely used).

The simplest method is cuttings. For this purpose, 8–10 cm shoot tips are suitable. The cut of the branch is dried for two days, after which the cutting can be rooted. There are two ways:

• rooting in the substrate;
• obtaining roots in water.

Rooting cuttings in the ground

The cut of the cutting must be processed with crushed coal. The pot should be taken small, but such that the stalk of the money tree could live in it at least until spring. Rooting requires a light mixture of river sand and garden soil.

Place the shoot in a recess (made, for example, with a pencil), sprinkle it around with earth, pour over and cover with a film or plastic cup. You can water the plant without removing the cup. Creating a greenhouse effect has a positive effect on. As soon as a new leaf appears on the handle, you can remove the shelter - the money tree has taken root and started to grow.

Growing roots in water

This way is even easier. On a cut branch of a money tree, the lower leaves are removed, leaving a couple or two. The stalk is vertically placed in a glass half-filled with water with Kornevin added to stimulate root growth. They put the container for two to three weeks in a shady place. Usually roots appear during this time - the plant is ready for planting in the ground.

Growing a fat woman from a leaf

Growing a money tree from a single leaf is very similar to rooting a cutting. The cut of the leaf must also be dried, and then placed in loose soil. To prevent the leaf from falling, it will need stands made of matches or toothpicks. The creation of greenhouse conditions and regular moistening contribute to the rooting of the leaf. The ability to grow a money tree from a single leaf is quite real and achievable.

Seeds are sown in low containers filled with a mixture of sand and leafy soil, and covered with foil or glass to maintain high humidity. To prevent the black leg, the earth is shed with Fitosporin solution.

Within two weeks, while the seeds germinate, be sure to arrange short airings. When most of seeds will germinate, the glass is removed. After the appearance of two or three pairs of leaves, the seedlings should be planted in small containers with an earthen mixture for succulents or universal flower soil.

By seed method, species crassulas are mainly propagated.

Step-by-step instructions for planting and transplanting a fat woman

1. We prepare the soil ourselves (as described above) or buy a suitable mixture.
2. We take a pot right size(how to determine the size, described above).
3. At the bottom of the pot we pour a layer of drainage at least two centimeters thick.
4. Add soil so that the earth fills the fourth part of the container.
5. We put a plant in a pot, trying to place it in the middle. If a massive money tree is transplanted, then the transshipment method should be used: carefully take the plant out of the pot with one hand by the trunk, shake off the earth a little from the roots. It is additionally necessary to wash or process the root system only in case of disease or rotting of the roots.
6. We add the soil mixture, falling asleep roots. No need to tamp.
7. Pour abundantly with warm water. After the first watering, it will become clear whether more land needs to be added.
8. Add the required amount of soil, sprinkle with melba on top.
9. We put the crassula in the shade for a week or two, so that the tree, which is still weak, does not get a sunburn.

Video: money tree transplant

Possible landing options

Planting a money tree in a separate pot is just one of options. The fat woman grows well in the florarium and in the "garden in a bowl."

Money tree in florarium

To plant a money tree in a florarium, you will need a special earthen mixture for succulents and charcoal. Being in a confined space provokes rotting of the roots, and coal allows you to disinfect decaying organic matter.

Watering succulents in the florarium should be moderate. Fat girl doesn't like excess moisture, and in a sealed vessel, water will have nowhere to evaporate.

Important: do not forget to open the closing florarium for fresh air.

Crassula can be settled in a "garden in a bowl"

Hardy fat women - best option when creating a miniature garden of living plants. This species has about three hundred plants. Many have original leaves in color and shape, which give unusual combinations. Having prepared everything, as with the usual planting of a money tree in a pot, start planting several types of succulents in a flat container. Such a miniature composition can be moved from place to place, it requires a minimum of care. A "garden in a bowl" of several trunks of a money tree can be placed not only on the windowsill, but also coffee table, shelf or computer desk.

Typical mistakes when planting a fat woman, ways to fix it

Sometimes the grower, relying on the unpretentiousness of the money tree, does not provide it with proper care. Mistakes made when planting a fat woman can lead to sad results.

The flower is planted in a disproportionate pot

A money tree planted in a disproportionate pot does not grow well. Too deep a container leads to stretching of the main root and stem of the plant. At the next transplant, you need to pinch the elongated root. Gradually, Crassula will restore a beautiful appearance. Too small a pot can lead to the fall of the plant, as it will not be able to hold the overgrown crown.

Over watering

The fat woman lives by the principle: drought is better than flood. Excessive watering leads to rotting of the root system. Watering the money tree is required as the surface of the earth dries out. Sometimes you can spray the plant instead of watering or wipe the leaves with a damp cloth. If the "flood" nevertheless occurred, then the fat girl needs the onset of the "dry season". If it does not help, we urgently transplant the plant.

high air temperature

With excessive heat, the money tree loses its leaves and exposes the trunk. Especially it does not like high temperatures during the dormant period - from November to March. Recovering a fat woman helps lowering the temperature or shading.

Lack of drainage

Some flower growers do not attach importance to such small things as drainage. But for Crassula, it is a prerequisite for a prosperous existence. Without it, stagnation of water is real, leading to rotting of the roots and diseases. If drainage for some reason was “forgotten” to be done, it is urgent to correct the situation. It doesn't matter what time it is outside - winter or summer.

Video: saving the money tree

Bloom

money tree in room conditions blooms rarely. In nature, the flowering of Crassula begins after the end of the drought season and the arrival of heavy rains. To obtain a similar effect, it is necessary to recreate similar conditions in the room where the fat woman lives. To do this, you must contain the money tree in winter months in a cool place on a meager diet, watering extremely rarely. With the onset of spring, increase watering and provide access to sunlight. Perhaps Crassula will bloom with small white flowers. True, it should be borne in mind that flowers appear only in the tenth year of the plant's life.

Growing a money tree at home, also known as Crassula and Crassula, will surely be wanted by many flower growers. It is not too whimsical in care and at the same time looks aesthetically pleasing. In today's article, we will look at how to propagate a money tree.

Before figuring out how to plant a money tree, every grower should study ground rules, which you can’t do without if you want to grow this flower in your own home. The breeding process of Crassula will be successful if you provide the following conditions for it in advance:

• it is advisable to place a flower in a pot in a well-lit place in the apartment. The best choice for a grower is western or eastern windows. Do not expose the fat woman to direct sunlight, because excessively bright light is contraindicated for the plant. You can prevent the appearance of burns on the leaves by shading the stem in hot summer days. But in winter, do not leave the money tree without lighting. It should be placed in a bright corner of the house. At the same time, do not forget to occasionally turn flower pot. In this case, the fat woman will evenly absorb nutrients and be saturated with sunlight;
• moisten the plant should be moderate. Otherwise, its rhizome will begin to actively rot. Check the condition of the flower from time to time. If leaves suddenly crumble from it or the plates become covered with brown spots, this means that you overdid it with moisture. In order to prevent sad consequences, even at the landing stage, take care of the presence of drainage in the flowerpot. At the same time, do not forget to defend the water for several days before the next watering. Tap fluid contains too much a large number of chlorine elements, so crassula is not suitable for moisturizing;
• planting a fat woman should be carried out in soil with a low density. Universal substrate or soil for succulents - optimal choice for any grower;
• engage in the formation of the crown and thus stimulate the flower to build up the vegetative mass;
• it is recommended not to propagate and transplant shoots too often, otherwise cause serious harm to the plant.

Reproduction of a home fat woman will bear fruit if you can create favorable conditions for her growth in your home.

Video "Planting a money tree"

From this video you will learn how to properly plant a fat woman at home.

Basic ways

How to plant and germinate a shoot of a money tree is a question that flower growers who have this flower in their flower collection probably face. This plant can be propagated at home by several methods at once: using cuttings, leaves or seed. Consider the features and benefits of each technique, in order to make the right choice as a result and successfully grow a fat woman.

cuttings

How to grow a money tree from a shoot - flower growers are ready to resort to this method most often, since it quickly bears fruit. If your crassula is already about 3 years old, you can safely cut the stalk from its stem without fear of causing significant harm to it.

First of all, inspect the flower and take the processes on which there are air roots. If there are any, the plant will be able to take root fairly quickly. Optimal length cuttings - 10 cm. It must be strong and healthy in appearance: sluggish specimens are unlikely to take root in water or soil.

If desired, cut off the top of the trunk, which can also be planted in a separate container.

The procedure for propagating Crassula using cuttings is carried out in the following mode:

• to begin with, make a cut of the process between its segments, they are easy to see on a branch;
• be sure to treat the resulting cuttings with an antiseptic, and then leave for several hours so that they can dry well;
• before planting the sprout in a pot, pour a little drainage on the bottom so that moisture does not stagnate there in the future;
• fill the container with earth with the addition of a small amount of sand;
• be sure to sprinkle the sprouts on top with sand - then the water will not evaporate too quickly.

If desired, plant several shoots nearby at once. It will be possible to plant these cuttings in separate flowerpots when they are sufficiently strong.

With the help of leaves

Reproduction of a young money tree can be carried out not only by cuttings, but also with the help of leaves. It is not difficult to implement such a method. To begin, inspect your plant and select the bottom sheets. Cut them off, then leave them on fresh air at least for a day. The next step is soaking in a growth stimulator. At the same time, it is very important that you immerse not only the leaf process, but also the plate itself (by 0.5 cm) into the solution.

Some flower growers prefer to root the leaves of the fat woman in a mixture of peat and sand. For this purpose, even moistened moss is used. After planting, cover the shoots with glass or film for the first few weeks. Thus, a greenhouse effect will be created. Air the leaves from time to time, and do not forget to spray them. Soon they will begin to release roots.

seeds

Planting and propagating a flower with leaves and twigs is much easier than grains. As a rule, seed is used if you want to replenish your collection with new varieties. However, please note: this technology will require a lot of time and effort from you.

Seeds are sown in a nutritious soil composition. They must be covered from above. glass jar or film. Almost every day after rooting, the seed material will need to be ventilated and also sprayed with water.

Knowing how to cut and transplant a money tree, as well as care for it, you can diversify your home flower collection and decorate your own home.