Houseplants are able to give a residential look to any room, they make the room cozy and comfortable. Plants of the Crassulaceae family are especially popular. Money Tree how to care for it - that's what is interesting for those who decide to have this species at home. The fat woman belongs to the type of succulents, which means an additional amount of tissue for the supply of water. A similar mechanism is explained simply: the birthplace of the fat woman is South and Tropical Africa, areas with an arid climate. To survive in conditions of lack of moisture, you have to accumulate it yourself.
Interesting! The Japanese consider crassula a must-have wedding gift as a symbol of happiness and longevity. The tree of happiness, life, friendship, good luck are common names for the fat woman.
The Crassulaceae family has more than 300 species, but not all are popular outside of Africa.
The popular name is based on the fact that the dense rounded coin-like leaves look like money. The money tree is a shrubby type, which means it has several stems that replace each other. Reaches a height of 1.8 m. Its shrub relatives from Africa can reach 3 m, but with home cultivation there are no such high crassulas. Characteristics:
- The main stem has a noticeable lower thickening, turning into an impressive root, the rest of the roots are located close to the soil surface, the type of root system of the fat woman is tap.
- The leaves are wedge-shaped, densely arranged, the surface is shiny, like all succulents, rich green on top, it can take on a different shade from below, it depends on the type of fat woman.
- The flowers are small, inflorescences of a brush or panicle, have a white or whitish color, the inflorescence appears at the end of the shoot.
- The stems resemble the bark of a tree, but their apparent strength is deceptive, they can easily break.
If one day you see a picture of Crassula, then later it is impossible not to recognize her. Stems resembling a trunk, as well as leaves that look like coins, are found only in her.
Information! The scientific name of the fat woman is crassula.
Popular types
Rod is rich various kinds. Those that have taken root in other countries have become favorites of flower growers. All of them are unpretentious, they can do without water for quite a long time, and with proper care, they will delight the owners with flowers. In addition, they have medicinal properties which are widely used in folk medicine.
| Types of crassula | Differences in color and shape of leaves |
| treelike | dark green with a reddish border; |
| Silvery | green with a silvery sheen; |
| oval | strictly oval green with reddish spots on the inside; |
| Fragilis | spherical, pressed to the stem, the smallest of all species; |
| buddha temple | dark green, curved upwards; |
| Pyramidalis | green, thin, triangular; |
| crescent | grey-green, semi-oval; |
| perforated | paired, fused into a rhombus; |
| pellucida | bluish round; |
| Marginalis | yellowish with red edging; |
| dotted | green with red dots above, purple below, collected in a loose rosette; |
Information! The pulp from the leaves has bactericidal properties.
How to care at home
Crassula is mentioned among the best indoor plants by experienced amateur flower growers. Sometimes it is given for birthdays or housewarmings, implying fame as a plant that brings money, good luck to the owner and harmony to all family members. Such a gift will be a universal gift with meaning, given that care does not require much time or money.
Location, lighting, air humidity
The correct location is the first step after the acquisition. Good lighting is necessary for Crassula. She loves the light, the shadow is fatal for her. Experts recommend windows facing south or east. Sometimes the pot needs to be turned over so that the lighting is distributed evenly.
In the warm season, it can be on a balcony or loggia, but direct sunlight should be limited. The scorching sun can burn, especially young specimens. It is often very hot on balconies in summer, it should be borne in mind that after + 34 ° C, the fat woman stops growing.
Information! An important condition can be called air circulation, the fat girl loves ventilated rooms. Outdoor air is good for her in summer, but experts advise avoiding drafts.
Temperature
Suitable for summer temperature regime from + 20 to + 25 ° С, in winter the crassula rests, gaining strength for future growth and flowering, the temperature can be lowered to + 10, + 12 ° С, but too low temperatures are dangerous for the plant. Below + 5 ° C may threaten with extinction. In winter, a fat woman will feel comfortable on the floor at balcony door away from heating radiators.
top dressing
A prerequisite for maintenance is top dressing with useful substances. Succulents are fed according to the scheme:
- April-September - monthly top dressing;
- September - April - 1 time for the entire period.
Fertilizers have a low nitrogen content, this is important, since a supersaturation with nitrogen often leads to rotting of the root system. The growth period is supported by nitrogen-containing fertilizers to adjust the water balance. Top dressing is carried out at the roots, spraying is not suitable for succulents. Fertilizers may contain basic elements to adjust the growth of a particular succulent.
Potassium. Necessary as a source of nutrition, contributes to the thickening of the shoots. With an excess of potassium, fat women stop growing, root system starts to rot.
Calcium. Promotes growth, development, with a lack of calcium indoor flower becomes brittle, the branches begin to break from any, minor impacts.
Phosphorus. The main load is to promote growth, the development of the root system. With a systematic lack of phosphorus, the crassula, which rarely blooms, may never bloom.
Nitrogen. Without it, normal development is impossible, but an excess of nitrogen can contribute to the appearance of friability, provoke rapid growth and then abrupt decline.
organic fertilizers . Solid organic top dressings are excluded, organic matter comes to succulents only liquid way. Organic fertilizers help protect against insect pests.
Important! Fertilize only healthy plants so that they can absorb top dressing.
Watering in a pot
Watering for a fat woman is an important component of care, the peculiarity is that Crassula does not like excess water. In spring, 1 watering per week is enough for her, in summer - 2 weeks, and in winter and autumn, water access is completely limited. The condition of the soil is taken into account, it is contraindicated to leave water on the pot stand, it is necessary to ensure that it does not stagnate.
High soil moisture leads to rotting. On hot summer days, the procedure is carried out in the early morning or late evening. Water is collected in advance for settling.
Important! Crassula is watered room temperature.
The soil
Despite the fact that the fat woman is completely unpretentious, flower growers have developed an earthen substrate formula that is ideal for all succulent species:
- 1 portion of turf;
- 3 servings of earth leaf;
- 1 portion of sand.
A high-quality, pre-selected drainage is placed at the bottom of the pot, and humus is also added to the substrate.
reproduction
Crassula reproduces vegetatively and by seed. The vegetative method is more common, which means that regeneration takes place on high level. Vegetative reproduction produced in the spring, cutting off the shoots. This is done using sharp knife, then the cut point is processed activated carbon, leave to dry.
Broken cuttings are placed in a glass with an activated charcoal solution and wait for rooting. Cuttings are grown up to 5-10 cm, and roots up to 2-3 cm, after which they are planted. To do this, select small-sized containers.
Information! Activated charcoal prevents putrefactive processes, it is used to disinfect sections.
Seed propagation means sowing seeds in containers with an earthen substrate, covered with glass on top, spraying once a day, after 2 weeks the seeds germinate. After that, it is necessary to put a container with seedlings where they will be provided with non-aggressive light and heat. As soon as they get stronger, you can plant. This path is quite long, since the strengthening of seedlings takes a long period - up to 3 months.
Transfer
They begin to transplant as needed, that is, when the capacity becomes small for the overgrown root system. This is noticeable at first glance, the tree is not deep in the ground, all the roots are located under the first layer of soil, so it noticeably leans or sags. Pots for transplanting are chosen from a heavy material, as the lungs can turn over under the weight of the flower.
For transplantation, choose the time when the daylight hours become long, that is, after two spring months.
The earth mixture must be fertilized with one of the following components:
- clay;
- ash;
- humus;
- brick chips;
- activated carbon.
Transplantation is carried out in the following order:
- They take the tree out of the pot, shake it off the ground, examine the roots.
- Leave on outdoors for 24 hours, so that the root system dries up, recovers.
- In the presence of problem areas, the roots are treated with a solution of manganese.
- The dishes for planting are filled with drainage, a thin layer of earth, a fat woman is placed, the soil prepared in advance is filled up.
- It is recommended to water the transplant carefully, after a day, to prevent rotting.
Transplantation is carried out annually for young fat women, less often for adults. Need to be transplanted as soon as possible home flower if pot shapes interfere with development.
Information! A feature of succulents is the lack of abundant watering.
pruning
A prerequisite for content is cropping. The fat woman is also popular because it can be given any shape. If you do not cut it, then it will grow so that it will be difficult to control the situation.
Information! Pruning starts as early as possible.
There are several main reasons for pruning.:
- crown formation;
- giving stability (an overgrown tree can fall on its side);
- enlargement and centralization of the main stem;
- improving the quality of care (branches make access difficult).
The main stage occurs at the beginning of the spring months, but before the active growth phase begins. In the summer they make adjustments.
Crown formation is achieved in two ways:
- pinching, it ensures the appearance of the ovary in the place that needs to be developed;
- pruning, it is carried out on branches with a 7-8 pair, the place is treated with activated carbon.
To form, it is necessary to trim regularly. Crown formation options:
- With one trunk (after 4 pairs of leaves, a bud is plucked off, fallen leaves that can sprout are removed).
- In the bonsai style (the lower branches are left, and as they grow, they are regularly cut, thus enlarging the trunk and giving it the shape of a tree).
- As a shrub (this method provides for the free growth of shoots, but you need to monitor the size and control the number of shoots).
Trimming is essential as a tool for creating shape for any interior.
How to plant a money tree to make money
The plant is loved by many because of the fame it has gained through the philosophy of Feng Shui. These are philosophical practices for the development of space. The fulfillment of certain conditions for the distribution of space in the apartment and the arrangement of things should bring harmony, comfort, coziness. To attract money, Crassula lands:
- during the phase of the growing moon;
- suitable day of the week for planting - Wednesday;
- several coins are laid out on the drainage;
- decorative elements for the form to choose green, red or gold colors.
The process must be acquired from those people whose incomes are high. If possible, then you should pinch off the process yourself so that other people's hands do not touch it. If this is not possible, then the process can be purchased at the store. To attract money, only an offshoot is useful, and not an independent adult culture. The sprout should rise according to income. Under the bottom is often placed banknotes, thereby attracting their doubling. Figures of a toad or a dragon are placed next to the flower, which, according to oriental signs, denote wealth.
Information! Chinese coins, symbols of happiness in the form of knots, stones and bracelets are hung on the branches to attract positive energy.
According to the rules, it is necessary to take into account combinations of indoor plants and prioritize them. Crassula is not recommended to be placed next to cacti or climbing flowers, it is believed that they drown out the energy of the flower, take it for themselves. There are special conspiracies that are pronounced during planting and watering.
How to care for a money tree so that it blooms?
This type rarely blooms indoors. Many have seen the money tree, they know what it looks like, but they are surprised if they find out that it has the ability to bloom. There are several rules for the conditions of detention that are ideal for a fat woman. If you follow them, then flowering can be achieved from a mature species. But it will take about 10-12 years to achieve this.
- year-round optimal lighting;
- long wintering in conditions from 7 to 12 C;
- systematic transplantation into new ground taking into account all the features of the soil and irrigation.
Flowering occurs in spring, this period lasts up to 3 months, the flowers are small, white, collected in inflorescences. But some certain types they can be red or pink.
Why do leaves fall
It is intended by nature that the natural shedding of leaves occurs once every 2 years, but if they fall off more often, then the problem is hidden in something else. To understand the reason why the leaves fall, it is necessary to analyze whether watering is done correctly, whether pruning is carried out.
They can fall off due to excess moisture in winter, before that they wrinkle, become soft. In spring and summer periods, discharge can occur due to lack of moisture, as well as due to irrigation with cold water.
Common Growing Problems
During growth, problems can arise due to the wrong approach to content, but the money tree is good because it will immediately make it clear what is wrong:
- The appearance of black spots is evidence of a sunburn, you need to take care of changing the location, rearranging it so that direct sunlight does not fall on it.
- Drying, lethargy, dense leaves become soft - this is a sign of increased air temperature, it is necessary to ensure the supply of fresh air.
- Lack of growth may mean that the capacity has become small for the root system, a transplant is needed.
- The trunk darkens due to excess moisture.
- Soft wilted leaves they talk about a lack of nutrients in the soil, you should feed the crop with fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium.
- The leaves turn yellow, while the soil remains moist - a direct indication of root rot, it is necessary to pull out and dry the roots;
- When the crassula stretches, grows in one direction, takes on curved ugly shapes, this indicates a lack of consecration, the location should be changed.
- Brown spots indicate the appearance of small pests, it is necessary to take measures to combat them.
- The thinning of the main stem and the elongation of the leaves are a signal of a lack of light.
- The appearance of a web is a signal of pest mites.
- Fragility and loss of branches - lack of calcium, top dressing is necessary.
- Withering, yellowing, withering, lethargy - perhaps the processes interfere with each other, there are too many of them, a transplant is needed.
Interesting! In the Czech Republic, the crassula is called the "family tree" because of its similarity to the generally accepted idea of a family tree.
Diseases and pests
Crassula diseases are usually directly related to the appearance of pests. The most favorable period when insects appear is the end of the heating season in apartments or warming outside. The composition of the air changes significantly, which leads to consequences.
The appearance of yellowish spots and cobweb elements indicates that a spider mite has wound up. Small reddish insects are dangerous because they lay offspring, and use plant cells for food. All elements are treated with soapy water, sprayed with special preparations, and a home flower is exposed to the open air.
Whitish formations where the leaves are attached to the main stem indicate the presence of a mealy worm. The affected areas are treated with a brush, soapy water and special preparations, inspected and sprayed daily.
Conclusion
Crassula does not require excessive attention, like some other plants, the principles of its maintenance can be summarized briefly:
- rare watering;
- light room;
- mandatory pruning.
Crassula is suitable for homes and offices, many believe in its ability to attract money and good luck, but in addition, it looks good in any interior. The money tree will delight the owners with its appearance for a long time, if you figure out how to properly care for it. See detailed video about caring for the money tree.
beautiful indoor plant“money tree”, photo, description.
The people behind this plant got the name "money tree", the scientific name is Tolstyanka or Krusula. Belong to the genus Crassula (Crassula), Tolstyankov family. Like all succulents, there are a lot of species (about 300), they all have a variety of shapes and sizes. Among the most exotic there are fat women that almost creep along the ground, live on the water or create whole tree-like shrubs.
Due to its unpretentiousness, Crassula is found almost everywhere in the living environment. She is not afraid of either an arid climate or viscous swamps with their high humidity. All plant species are united by the location of the leaves: they create pairs of fleshy and thick leaves. The color, shape and size depends on this or that species. Because of their appearance and easy care the fat woman became a frequent inhabitant country houses and apartments. The evergreen plant almost never blooms at home, the fat woman is beautiful due to the interesting shape of the leaves. It is very easy to fit into the interior of the house, if you choose the kind of plant that complements the room.
A plant that is customary to plant in a house or give to someone so that money would always be found, is actually called Crassula oval (Crassula Ovata). In its homeland, in Southwest Africa, it can reach quite impressive sizes - up to 3 m.
At home, it is unrealistic to achieve such dimensions, but it is quite possible that with good conditions"money tree" will be up to 1.5 m in height with a wide stem. The leaves of Crassula are oval, shiny, rich green in color, rounded in shape. At home, it blooms very rarely, but beautifully. White or milky flowers adorn the entire bush.
The plant lends itself easily, therefore it is one of the best for creating a small landscape. With the help of other colors, you can create a whole composition that will decorate a corner in the house. And since Crassula grows slowly, it can grow together with other flowers for a long time without getting out of the picture.
Pair Crassula oval with a variety of cactus species or other members of the species. For example, Crassula tree-like (Crassula Arborescens), whose leaves have a blue tint.
Fat woman, care at home
How to care for a money tree at home, room conditions. Tips, care, reproduction, description.
Crassula, although not very picky, still needs to be adhered to important rules. They are quite simple to perform, and your crassula will grow and please the eye.
The fat woman feels best on sunny place, so try to choose a room to accommodate the most lighted, the windows of which will face south or east. If the sun's rays are not enough, then the branches will begin to stretch and weaken, and the leaves may even fly around. Fresh air is very useful for the plant, so if possible, it is better to take it out into the yard or onto the balcony. Many types of crassula grow very well on the balcony, dropping their green branches down.
It is impossible to supercool a fat woman, the minimum temperature in winter should not fall below 10 degrees, in summer no higher than 28. At the same time, any air humidity can remain, without additional moisture.
Crassula is a dry plant, so it does not need abundant watering. In summer, you need to water as the earth dries up, but in winter you need to give more rest for the plant, so it’s worth watering much less often. It is better not to water once again than to constantly pour crassula. The plant can be left unattended for 3 weeks and it will easily endure your absence.
You can prepare the soil for a fat woman yourself or buy a ready-made one. If you decide to cook it yourself, then you need sod land, sand and a piece of coal. It is necessary to knead a mixture of equal parts of sand and earth, adding a little coal. If you buy in a store, you can pick up prepared soil for succulents. Another very important nuance, which is in a pot. To the whole excess moisture did not linger in the soil and did not develop diseases, you need to take care of good drainage.
In order for Crassula to grow well, it is sometimes necessary to feed. In summer, it will be enough to water with fertilizer once a month, and for the whole winter it can only be treated once with a weak solution. Do not forget that in winter you need to give the plant a rest, including from top dressing.
Crassula grows slowly, so it can stay in one pot for quite some time. The root system can become cramped only after about 2 years of growth. Next, you need to transplant the plant into another pot. It is best to transplant in the warm season, such as spring. It is necessary to choose such a pot so that the flower is comfortable and does not roll over from one side to the other. And this can happen often, and all because of a weak root and large branches.
If you want to quickly propagate crassula, then you need to additionally moisten the air, then additional roots will quickly appear. It can also be propagated by seeds, leaf or stem cuttings. These cuttings are cut, treated with activated carbon and planted in a bowl with special soil.
The main pest for the fat woman is excessive moisture. It is because of her that fungal diseases that are hard to deal with. A scab can also start, it is important to destroy it from the very beginning with the help of Actellik.
According to the Feng Shui theory, the inner world of all people without exception is closely connected with the world around them. These two worlds equally influence each other. Our home and our surroundings are like a mirror of our soul. It reflects the emotional state of its owner. Any seemingly insignificant detail in the interior of the house or the space around it can tell a lot about its owner.The application of feng shui laws allows you to balance the elements, objects around you, harmonize environment. A variety of Feng Shui methods and tools help you develop routes that are favorable for you, properly organize the space at home, arrange furniture in the most convenient way, eliminate clutter, improve the health of all family members, and change relationships with relatives, neighbors, and colleagues for the better.
What is the importance of a money tree in a house, apartment and office
Crassula(Crassula, crassula, money tree, tree of happiness) belongs to the Crassula family. This is one of the most energetic feng shui plants.
There are about 300 species of this plant. Among them are both plants living in a humid climate and succulent plants that accumulate scarce moisture in their leaves.
Crassulas are very diverse in their appearance - there are grassy (ground cover, ampelous) and bushy fat women, resembling branched trees. In room culture ornamental plant the most widespread was the tree-like fat woman.
What is so unusual about this seemingly unsightly plant? Can a money tree really bring joy, happiness or wealth to its happy owners? How to choose your tree and how to care for it?
Scientific name of this money tree- Crassula, or tree fat woman. The money tree feels great in offices and any institutions. It is unpretentious, does not require constant care and watering. Very rarely gets sick. Various pests try to bypass it. Crassula reproduces amazingly easily; it can be grown from a cutting or leaf in a short time young tree. There is, however, a belief that a leaf for planting must be stolen or plucked somewhere secretly. Before planting it in the soil, the leaf needs to be held in the air for several hours, dried. And after planting - cover with a transparent cap or jar (do not forget to periodically ventilate this greenhouse).
Juicy, thickened, rounded leaves of the money tree are always pleasing to the eye and can perfectly complement the interior of an apartment, house or office.
Crassula money tree care and watering
Good lighting and the absence of direct sunlight and drafts are one of the main conditions for the growth and health of such plants. Heating devices should not be located near the tree. For planting a money tree, both soil for succulents and simple soil with the addition of humus, clay, small pebbles and sand are suitable. Drainage (large pebbles at the bottom of the pot) is required, it will help protect the roots of the plant from rotting.
You need to water the money tree with settled water at room temperature. Once or twice a month it is useful to feed the plant mineral fertilizers. For this, liquid top dressings for green plants are convenient, any plant easily absorbs them.
From time to time it is recommended to turn the flower pot so that its crown does not become one-sided. If the trunk is still tilted - do not despair. Put pegs in a pot with a fat woman and tie a plant to them. Soon the tree will straighten up.
Money Tree has a very good energy, which allows you to improve the financial situation of the owners of the house, helps to plan expenses more harmoniously. It is believed that the larger the leaves on the tree, the more money will be in the house and the more happiness will come to it.
It is very important to choose the right location for the plant. According to Feng Shui, the southeast sector of the room is ideal for the tree of happiness. In order for the Yang energy to work correctly, you need to tie a red thread or ribbon on the trunk of the money tree, and bury one or more coins in a pot with a plant. AT new year's eve it is necessary to decorate the branches of the money tree with coins, and for this you can use chocolate money in gold foil. In such an elegant dress, a money tree will certainly become a guarantee financial well-being families. Well, or at least give hope for solving money problems.
In order for the tree to become more magnificent with age, and not stretch upwards, it must be pinched periodically. In place of the removed buds, new branches will grow, the tree will grow in breadth, acquire a beautiful crown.
Watch a video about a coin tree - transplanting, caring, how to water and fertilize, as well as tips for decorating a tree:
Video about plant transplant:
Subject to all these conditions, the money tree of happiness will fully thank its owners with bright happiness and financial prosperity.
Today we will talk about a fat woman, which in the scientific world is known as Crassula
, and in public circles - like 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 mainly from South Africa and Madagascar. Some species are also found in the south of the Arabian Peninsula. Feature 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.
Members of this genus are diverse 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. developed, healthy plant catches the eye with a 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. Especially it concerns 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 summer period it is advisable to take it to fresh air. For example, to a balcony, or to a patio, placed slightly in the shade of a building or trees.
Temperature
The optimum temperature for the growth of a fat woman in 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 not possible to provide reduced 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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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 decorative 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 the fat lady grows in a pot outdoors, place it in a protected area from strong winds, as this may break or damage the fragile wood.
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