Crassula, Crassula are the names of the same plant, which we Slavs know more as a money tree. This indoor flower is popular in many countries, and every nation calls it differently: in the Czech Republic - "house tree", in Poland - "tree of happiness", in Slovakia - "family tree". There is a belief that a fat woman brings prosperity and prosperity to the house. But at the same time it is stated: for the plant to fulfill its mascot functions as much as possible, it should not be bought from someone, it must be grown with your own hands. How to plant shoots of a money tree? What are the rules for caring for them? About all this - in this article. Focusing on the information offered here, everyone can grow a beautiful houseplant in their home.
Origin
Crassula, or Crassula, is a representative of the succulent genus. This is a decorative foliage plant, although at home it blooms very rarely. The birthplace of the money tree is Africa. There are several varieties of it in the wild in hot countries. The most common among lovers of indoor flowers in our country are the tree crassula (Crassula arborescens) and the silver crassula (Crassula argentea). We will learn about how this plant looks and how to plant a money tree in the next part of the article.
Appearance
The fat tree in its structure resembles a tree. While the plant is young, its trunk is green. Over time, it becomes covered with a thin layer of bark and acquires a gray tint, like any other tree. The leaves are fleshy and dense. This is because, like all succulents, this type of plant in them collects a supply of moisture. The color of the leaves of Crassula is dark green, with a silver tint. Their shape is oval or round, which is associated with coins, which, in fact, explains the popular name of the plant. On the leaves of the Crassula, along the edge of them, from time to time small processes with roots appear. They can be removed and transplanted into the ground. If this is not done, then the shoots fall under the trunk and independently take root at the foot of the plant. How to plant shoots of a money tree? All recommendations on this subject are given below. We read and find out.
Propagation Features
Crassula can be bred in several ways: cuttings, leaves and seeds. The latter method is the most laborious. As already mentioned, this plant rarely blooms at home, so it is almost impossible to collect seeds from it. But even if you succeed, it will be even more troublesome to germinate them. But if you really want to get Crassula from seeds, try to do it. When investing a certain amount of time, effort, patience and effort, your work will give its results - a small green stalk, which subsequently turns into a large and beautiful tree. A fat woman grown from seeds with your caring hands will surely bring happiness and wealth to the house.
It is much easier to propagate the money tree by sprouts or leaves, which is recommended for beginner gardeners. The rules for performing these procedures are discussed in detail below.
How to plant sprigs of a money tree: a guide to action
So, in your hands is a freshly cut sprig of fat or a leaf from it. What to do next? You can immediately plant them in a prepared pot. But in order to know for sure that the plant will take root, it is better to put the shoot in a container with clean water and wait until it starts up the roots.
Buy the soil for planting the one that is recommended for cacti. Or universal. You can cook it yourself. To do this, you will need turf land and sand (1 part each), leaf soil (3 parts), a pinch of humus, ash and crumb brick. All of these components are thoroughly mixed and poured into a pot, at the bottom of which lies drainage.
It is advisable to prepare a pot of ceramic or clay, but if you do not have them, you can use plastic. It is better to choose a large and deep capacity so that the root system develops well and can hold a fairly heavy plant.
How to plant shoots of a money tree? At the bottom of the tank, where there is already drainage, pour the soil (1/2 part). Place the sprigs of the money tree in the container. Holding them with one hand, with the other, pour soil around them. Make sure that the seedling, if it is alone, is in the middle of the pot. When planting several processes at once in a long container, place them at the same distance from each other. When the shoot is planted, pour it with water at room temperature.
If you have sprouted not a whole stalk, but a leaf, or want to plant a “baby” sprout that has fallen from an adult plant, then fill all the prepared soil in a pot, and then make a small depression in it. Place a small shoot there and sprinkle with earth. How to plant a money tree, you have learned. Next, we deal with the rules for caring for him.
Growing recommendations
In the warmer months, watering the rosula is often necessary. In winter, this is done as the soil dries, about 1 time per month. Be careful not to overdo it with water, because excess moisture will cause the plant to begin to rot from the root and die. It is not required to sprinkle the fat girl daily, but it is necessary to wipe the leaves with a damp rag once a week.
The temperature in the room where the plant is located should not be higher than 22 degrees. The fat woman loves light, but at the same time she needs to be protected from direct sunshine.
Signs and superstitions
With how to plant a money tree, everything is clear. The following is about folk beliefs associated with this plant. One of them is as follows. To keep good luck and money in the house, you can not give a plant grown by your hands to a stranger. True or not, no one can say for sure. Opinions of people on this subject were divided. Some confirm this fact, citing the fact that they have already checked the effect of signs on their own experience. Others say that if you give a fat girl to a person wholeheartedly, then you will be rewarded with even greater happiness and wealth for your kindness and generosity. Therefore, whether it is possible to give shoots of a money tree, it is up to you to decide. If you think about a gift in the form of this plant in advance, then you can plant a special cut and grow it by the right date. From this, your own tree will not suffer in any way, and in your house prosperity and good luck will not decrease.