The money tree is a common indoor ornamental plant with a beautiful tree shape and unique leaves, which is loved by people. However, over time, the environment in which the money tree grows may change, and the potting soil needs to be replaced to keep it growing healthily. The following will introduce the correct way to repot the money tree.
1. Preparations.
1.Choose the right potting soil.
Money trees prefer a warm, moist environment, so you need to choose potting soil that is breathable. You can choose a mud pot or a ceramic pot as a container, and the bottom of the pot should have drainage holes. The soil can be mixed with humus, garden soil and river sand, and an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer is added.
2.Prepare the tools.
You need to prepare some tools such as shovels, scissors, watering cans, etc. before changing pots. Shovels are used to loosen the soil, scissors are used to trim the root system, and watering cans are used to spray water to keep the soil moist.
3.Stop watering.
Stop watering the money tree about a week before repotting to reduce the burden on the root system and facilitate depotting.
Second, the operation of changing pots.
1.Depotting.
Remove the money tree from the old pot, gently pat the sides of the pot to loosen the soil, and remove the plant from the pot. Be careful not to damage the root system.
2.Prune the root system.
The root system of the money tree is sorted out neatly, and the old, weak, sick and disabled root system is cut off to promote the growth of new roots. When pruning, preserve the main root system and do not overprune.
3.Dry the roots.
Dry the pruned money tree in a well-ventilated area to allow the wound to heal. The drying time should not be too long, generally 1-2 days.
4.Potting.
Place the dried money tree in a new pot, fill the pot with soil, and gently compact the soil. Be careful not to allow the root system to bend or compress.
5.Watering.
After potting, it should be watered in time, and the first watering should be watered thoroughly. After that, just keep the soil moist.
3. Maintenance after repotting.
1.Plenty of light.
Money trees prefer a sunny environment, so they should be placed in a sunny place after repotting. If there is not enough light, it will cause the leaves to turn yellow and grow slowly.
2.The temperature is right.
Money trees prefer a warm environment, so keep the indoor temperature right after repotting. If the temperature is too low or too high, it will affect the growth and development of the money tree.
3.Watering to the right amount.
Money trees prefer moist environments, but they should not be watered too much or too little. Keep the soil moist after repotting, but don't let the potting soil accumulate water. If you water too much, it can lead to root rot.