If you own a money tree, your money will multiply by itself - that's an old folk wisdom. Even if this wisdom doesn't come true, it's still worth cultivating a money tree as a houseplant. Not only does it look decorative, it also ensures clean air.
How to care for a money tree as a houseplant?
A money tree as a houseplant requires sparse watering, little fertilizing, occasional cutting and a frost-free, bright location. Suitable temperatures in winter are between 5 and 16 degrees. The plant filters pollutants from the air and is non-toxic to pets and children.
Money trees can get very old
If you care for a money tree properly, you will enjoy it for many years. Money trees or penny trees, as they are also called, can live for more than ten years.
However, the Chinese money tree has nothing to do with the money tree as a houseplant. This is a species of nettle and not Crassula, as the money tree is botanically called.
What care does a money tree need?
- Rarely watering
- fertilize sparingly
- occasionally cut
- overwinter frost-free
Most money trees get sick because they are watered too frequently. Water rarely so that the root ball does not dry out completely. You should also be careful with fertilizing. Once a month is enough.
In winter the money tree must be placed much cooler but frost-free as it is not hardy. From October to March it is watered less and not fertilized.
Cutting is only necessary if the plant becomes too large or needs to be given a more pleasing shape.
The right location for money trees
The money tree likes it bright and warm in summer. It tolerates direct sunlight and can be moved to the balcony until autumn.
In winter it needs temperatures between 5 and 16 degrees. It can't tolerate frost at all. Make sure you have plenty of light even when overwintering.
Pennig trees ensure he althy air
Penny trees are succulents. They store water in the leaves. These filter the indoor air of pollutants, so that a money tree can also be kept as a houseplant in the bedroom.
The money tree does not contain any toxins, so you can grow it safely, even if children and pets such as dogs and cats live in the apartment.
Tip
The money tree must be kept much cooler in winter if it is to bloom the following year. Only a change in temperature stimulates the formation of new flowers.
