Money tree spots on the leaves how to treat. How to grow a beautiful and healthy fat girl

The money tree (or fat woman) is considered a completely unpretentious plant with strong immunity. But crassula can suffer from pests and diseases due to unscrupulous care. Any ailment can be cured at no particular cost if it is detected at an early stage by identifying it by the signals that the plant gives. One of the most common signs is that the leaves are falling off.

Who is Crassula

Crassula (crassula) was born in South Africa, and got its name due to the thick and fleshy foliage. It has many varieties and propagates in two ways: seeds and cuttings.

It is believed that this plant is able to purify the air in the room where it grows, as well as bring prosperity and material wealth to the house. The fat woman is called the money tree and is referred to as a talisman plant.

A fat woman is watered a couple of times a week if the days are hot, and at a temperature of 18–23 ° C, one watering is enough. In autumn and winter, it is better not to keep Crassula near heating appliances, despite its tolerance for dry air.

They feed a fat woman no more than twice a month in summer and once a month in winter. The ideal fertilizer for this plant will be something that suits cacti and succulents (only at a dosage halved). Any top dressing is applied to moist soil.

It is impossible to transplant a fat woman too often. This must be done in last resort when the root system of the plant has already filled the pot. This usually happens every three years. As a soil for a fat woman, a mixture for cacti is suitable. The pot should be taken shallow, lay out a drainage layer at the bottom.

Video: caring for a fat woman

Diagnosis of ailments

Under adverse conditions and inattentive care, Crassula is affected by diseases.

Table: causes of ailments of the money tree

Photo gallery: symptoms of malaise

Withering of the trunk of a fat woman can occur due to its dying off during the bay Drying out of the soil provokes the appearance of dry brown spots on the foliage Excessive watering leads to rotting of the stem Sunburn can easily be confused with a disease Softening of the foliage and branches can occur when the root system rots the leaves turn yellow and fall off Black spots on the crassula can be a sign of a fungus Increased soil and air humidity induces the fat woman to evaporate water through the leaf pores Bacteria on the leaves of the fat woman leave such traces as if they are gradually reclaiming territory from the plant

Crassus treatment

In almost all cases of malaise, the plant can be saved. It is important not to start the situation and take the necessary measures in time.

The plant turns yellow and sheds leaves

One of the most common problems that a flower grower who grows a fat woman faces is leaf fall. There may be several reasons for this. The main one is improper watering.

Irrigation with cold water can kill the plant. Problems can arise due to the difference between air and soil temperatures. Dampness in cold conditions provokes not only leaf fall, but also the appearance of mold and the reproduction of a fungus, so you need to water the plants with warm settled water, always taking into account the temperature of the environment.

Improper watering of the plant can lead to loss of foliage

The stem is pulled out

When there is not enough light, the plant suffers from a lack of nutrition, because it receives it not only through the soil, assimilating the roots, but also through the leaves, through photosynthesis. As a result, when there is little lighting, and the fat woman receives watering in the amount of the norm, the growth of the organism accelerates, and the plant does not have time to develop and stretches with all its might up to the light source. Therefore, in order to form beautiful bush you need to put the plant in a well-lit place. But do not forget that shading from direct sunlight is required.

Lack of light with abundant watering will ugly stretch the trunk of a fat woman

Crassula grows slowly

This problem does not have a unique solution. If the development of the fat woman is too slow, you need to think about the correct mode of watering, lighting and top dressing. During the dormant period, the plant must be provided with proper conditions.

The trunk rots, the leaves become soft or shrivel

These symptoms are caused by too much water in the soil. The first step is to dry the clod of earth well. You may have to transplant the fat woman into a new soil. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that the plant will not be able to recover. Then the output will be the propagation of Crassula with the help of healthy cuttings.

Crassula leaves are shriveled due to a strong bay after a drought

If the fat woman stayed for a long time on a lighted window without watering, then you should not immediately rush to water it. The fact is that the roots of the plant wrinkled and dried up without moisture, and after the newly received water they will begin to straighten out. If you give them more moisture than they can absorb in this state, then the roots will crack, and in a new environment, too damp, they may rot. It is not surprising that the leaves of a flooded flower wrinkle after a drought.

Black spots appear on the leaves

Often flower growers confuse bacterial spotting with sunburn. Distinguishing these spots is easy if you understand the nature of their occurrence. The burn always occurs locally, that is, in the place where the beam was directed, and does not spread in any way after the disappearance of solar exposure. dark spots, resulting from a bacterial infection, gradually capture the leaf blade.

For treatment against bacteria and fungi, it is very effective to use Fitosporin-M. One part of the substance is thoroughly dissolved in two parts of water, and then the resulting mixture is diluted again with water already 10 times, and the fat woman is treated with this solution along the foliage.

The plant is sluggish, its parts dry

A wilting plant may indicate that the roots are already crowded in a pot. This means that it is time to transplant the crassula. Doing so better in spring. Of course, if the plant is sick and is in danger of death, then you can’t wait. In addition, a drying plant signals an incorrect watering regime - excessive or insufficient.

The leaves turn red

The change in color of the leaves from green to reddish is a reason to shade the fat woman from the sun's rays. The foliage also acquires such a shade with a lack of fresh air (then the room needs to be aired daily) and nutritional deficiencies.

Excess light and lack of fresh water leads to reddening of the leaves.

Roots darken and rot

If the malaise of a fat woman is detected and it is due to rotting of the roots, then it is possible to save her when the trunk of the money tree has not yet had time to turn black and rot, only by transplanting after processing the root system. To do this, after removing the plant from the pot, thoroughly rinse the roots under warm running water, and then, after carefully examining the processes, remove the damaged areas. After the plant has only healthy roots left, dip them for 15–20 minutes in a light raspberry solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.

In order to avoid the development of a bacterial infection and fungus, which could also cause the root system to get sick, it is recommended to plant a fat woman only in treated and disinfected soil and pot. To do this, the earth is calcined in the oven for an hour at 200 ° C, and the pot is doused with boiling water, steam, or rinsed with a cool solution of manganese or a 20% solution of whiteness.

White dots or a silvery coating appeared on the leaves

Light dots indicate that the plant is oversaturated with water. In this case, it is necessary to dry the earth by reducing watering. A silvery coating is a sign that the plant has experienced stress and is now recovering. No measures other than proper care should be taken.

A silvery coating on the leaves of Crassula indicates recovery from stress

Why is a fat woman sick and how to deal with it

There are also dangers arising from the activity of fungi or bacteria that love dampness and cold. Plants with weak immunity are especially susceptible to them.

The defeat of the fat woman by a fungus

The most common causes of malaise in a fat woman are fungi and bacteria. Their appearance can be provoked by an excess or lack of air or soil moisture, air temperature or lighting.

The most vulnerable period of time for Crassula is winter, when daylight hours are short. In addition, temperature fluctuations are constant in houses due to low temperature outside the window in combination with the operation of the heating system.

Crassula can be affected by wet rot or gray rot, the occurrence of which is provoked by fungi. At the same time, brown spots appear on plant tissues, which increase with time and eventually cover the entire plant. It is necessary to transplant Crassula into new soil in time or to root healthy cuttings (when the disease is not yet at an advanced stage). Otherwise, the rot will quickly spread throughout the bush and the plant will die.

You can stop the spread of putrefactive lesions by a sharp reduction in watering and increased ventilation. The affected areas near the bush are cut off, and the wounds are disinfected with potassium permanganate, brilliant green or an alcohol solution. After processing, the sections are powdered with ash or crushed coal.

The defeat of the fat woman by bacteria

Identification of a bacterial lesion of Crassula is very problematic, since external symptoms diseases are almost indistinguishable from fungal.

Rot caused by bacteria is treated with fungicides. This is followed by a series of antibiotic treatments on the foliage using penicillin or gentamicin. Penicillin does not have a toxic effect on plants, even in severe doses. Therefore, you can not be afraid to destroy a fat woman, especially since injections will be the most effective help for her, and it is better to contact specialists with this question.

insect pests

It is quite easy to detect a scale insect: on the surface of the leaf and stem, you can see light brown tubercles or spots with a yellow tint.

It's easy to fight her. Insects are harvested by hand, and then the plant is treated with soapy water or Fitoverm. This bio-remedy must be used according to the instructions, it is safe for humans and plants, but extremely effective against plant pests.

A scab on a fat woman leaves clear signs of its presence.

The spider mite is a very small insect that causes enormous damage to the plant. Despite their small size, the tick can be seen with the naked eye. It looks like a small gray or red dot, which is in constant motion. A striking manifestation of a tick attack is a web that envelops the leaves of a fat woman, as well as yellowing or browning of the leaves.

Spider mite leaves visible traces on an occupied plant

Having found a tick on the crassula, you should immediately spray the plant and immediately put a bag on the fat woman, tightening it on the pot. In conditions of high humidity, the tick will die. Other means to combat the pest will be a soap solution or Apollo preparation.

This is a fairly frequent visitor to the fat woman. He loves to settle down on the roots and in the axils of the leaves, eating plant tissues and gradually weakening the immunity of the bush. In addition, it also spoils the appearance of Crassula, covering the greens with mealy secretions resembling cotton wool.

Mealybug on a fat woman is visible to the naked eye

The worm is easily washed off the foliage with a stream of water. After getting rid of insects, the crassula is treated with a cotton swab dipped in an alcohol solution or garlic infusion. Preparations Fufanon and Aktellik also do a good job with the pest.

The root bug settles on the roots of the fat woman. Finding it there is not easy. This usually happens during the spring transfer of the plant to another pot.

When attacking a worm, the roots of the plant should be washed under running water (temperature 50 ° C), and then the root bundle should be treated in a solution of Fufanon or Aktellik (twice with an interval of 7-8 days).

The root bug unfolds its activity inside the root system

What to do to revive Crassula

The most common problem in keeping a fat woman is trunk rotting. Having at his disposal a beautiful mini-tree with fleshy foliage, the beginner, apparently, succumbs to the false impression that such greens should be fed intensively, and begins to mercilessly flood the crassula.

Meanwhile, if you do not allow the soil in which the fat woman grows to dry out, excess moisture at the root collar will provoke tissue rotting and the stem will separate from the roots. In this case, it is impossible to reanimate the plant.

The only way to save a plant is by rooting cuttings. To do this, you need to perform a certain algorithm of actions.

1. The plant must be carefully examined and healthy cuttings of at least 10-12 cm should be selected.
2. Selected cuttings are carefully separated from mother plant and leave to lie down for a day at room temperature for drying.
3. The branches are rooted in water. First, their trunk is exposed, clearing the leaves. Cuttings standing in water should not be in the bright sun, they will be more comfortable in partial shade. By the third week, the plants will be ready to be moved to a separate pot.
4. To transplant a rooted branch into a pot, you should prepare a container: wash the pots in hot water and soap, and then disinfect in a strong solution of potassium permanganate. The container should not be large, as it is a transshipment point for the cutting.
5. A drainage layer of expanded clay of 7–8 cm is laid out at the bottom of the pot, and up to half the container is covered from above with a mixture of equal parts river sand and sod land.
6. With a pencil in a pot of soil, make a hole of 2-3 cm, where the cutting is carefully placed.
7. Not reaching the edge of the pot 2 cm, add the remaining soil mixture.
8. The stalk is watered with settled water room temperature. Each subsequent moistening is carried out only after the earthen clod has dried.
9. A young plant should not be moved to another place until it is fully rooted in the soil and the final transplant.

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It has long been a stereotype that the fat woman is one of the most unpretentious plants. Despite the resistance of Crassula in relation to many factors, it can fall ill due to the elementary inattention of the grower. Timely measures taken will save the plant.

Flower growers who prefer not to suffer with the complex care of ornamental and exquisite plants opt for a fat woman. Among people it indoor plant called the money tree. It is loved for its ease of care and evergreen leaf color. But, despite its unpretentiousness, it can also get sick.

The main problems that the owner of such a plant may face are red or sluggish leaves. Each of them is worth considering in more detail.

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A little about the fat woman

• Money Tree;
• fat woman;
• monkey tree;
• zhiryanka.

The tree is native to South Africa.

The fat woman is a perennial evergreen. This is a tree with a woody trunk and thick fleshy leaves. IN vivo at home, the money tree can reach a height of 3 meters. IN room conditions the plant does not grow more than one and a half.

Since ancient times, it has been believed that the fat woman brings good luck in financial plan. But it is worth remembering that when acquiring a plant already grown by someone, you should not count on it. A fat woman should be grown by herself from a small sprout, caring for and caring for the plant. Each leaf should not be deprived of attention.

During the growth period, the lateral processes that have appeared are removed, which helps to further form an even, strong trunk. After the plant reaches the desired height, you can begin to form a crown, leaving only the main shoots.

According to many gardeners, the fat girl does not like unnecessary custody, and they advise leaving him alone. But still, every owner needs to know the basic rules for the care and preferences of a tree.

After all, a lot of troubles can happen with a money talisman, among which the most common are:

• sluggish leaves;
• reddening of foliage;
• leaf fall;
• decay of the root system.

It is important to know what to do and how to quickly deal with problems so that your favorite tree pleases with its green beauty and brings good luck in financial matters.

Why does the fat woman's foliage turn red

The main reason that causes the appearance of red leaves is bright sunlight. This is the most probable cause why the leaves of the money tree gradually turn red. Surprisingly, because the homeland of the plant is arid and hot Africa and Madagascar. But still, the fat woman does not tolerate direct bright sunlight. Initially, redness may form at the edges of the leaves, and then all the leaves will become a similar shade.



In some cases, the leaves can not only turn red, but also begin to crumple and wither. Often, the foliage becomes soft before falling off. Already at this stage, you should sound the alarm and begin to reanimate the plant.

Most often, this condition causes careless movement of the pot. That's right, the money tree will react if it first gets used to being in a pleasant penumbra, and then abruptly moves to the windowsill, where direct sunlight will constantly fall on it.

The appearance of redness indicates sunburn.

There are times when the leaves turn red with inside. Such a state will already be caused by a slightly different reason. It's worth checking out the ground. Usually redness from below appears with insufficient watering. Despite the fact that the fat woman tolerates drought with ease, she still prefers moderate regular watering. There is no need to explain what to do in this case, everything is clear.



Plant restoration

There are two ways to restore the original appearance of the leaves:

1. 1 Move the plant to another place where there is no direct sunlight.
2. 2 During bright light, cover the window with a curtain or gauze.



And after a while the owner will notice that the tree has turned green again and restored its original healthy color. But if the leaves not only turn red, but also wither, then treatment should be taken more seriously. Here one permutation will not be enough. You will also need to fertilize with fertilizer or a biostimulant, which will speed up recovery. It is also important to water regularly. In normal weather, the plant should be watered once a week, if it is too hot in the house and on the street, then you can twice.

Why do leaves wither and fall?

There are too many reasons for this state of affairs. If the leaves wither and dry out, then most likely it is a high temperature and sunlight on the leaves.



It is worth noting that the plant copes best with the heat in the fresh air. Therefore, after the end of frost and the normalization of the temperature regime, it can be safely sent until autumn to fresh air. It is very important that the plant is not exposed to heavy rain outside. From a large amount of moisture, the root system can begin to rot, which over time will lead to the fact that the leaves will begin to wither, turn pale and fall off.

In such cases, a plant transplant is indispensable. All soil is removed from the roots, replaced with fresh soil. The roots themselves should be carefully checked for rot and any damaged areas removed.

Causes of the problem

The fat woman herself signals her owners about her problems and illnesses. It's important to be careful. First of all, this is manifested by the state of the foliage. If leaf fall begins to be observed, then it is worth taking action. The first sign of problems may be soft leaves on the money tree, and then their fall.



Most often, the leaves fall off during extreme heat or excess watering. The tree does not like wet soil very much. The soil should be slightly moist, so in summer, despite the heat, you should not get carried away with watering. It will be enough to spend it in 2-3 days. But it is best to focus on the condition of the soil.

During the heating season, leaf fall can cause a lack of air humidity. Always in winter, the plant slows down its growth, less fresh leaves appear on it. They do not grow much and remain small and thin. It is very important to preserve mature leaves, for this you can spray regularly to replenish moisture from the plant from the outside, preventing the tree from wilting. The water must first be defended for some time so that it becomes at room temperature. too cold or hot water can have a negative effect on the foliage.

It is very important to monitor the moderate temperature regime, if possible, it is worth avoiding a strong increase in temperature.

At night, the money tree, like a person, prefers to be in a well-ventilated cool room.



The leaves of the tree are thick, strong and large.

This state of the plant is the dream of every owner, but it is he who should try to make the fat girl look like this all the time. There is a belief among people that by the condition of the leaves of the money tree one can judge the amount of funds the owner has. Therefore, for your financial well-being, it is important to create everything the necessary conditions for a plant.

If you follow simple rules, then the money tree will not blush and crumble.

Here are a few simple rules, which will help organize the proper care of the tree:

• First of all, ensure moderate watering. Allow the soil to dry out before watering again. The tree will not grow if there is a tray filled with water under the pot.
• When transplanting, the root system should be completely freed from the ground. Check their condition and cut off any rotten areas.
• When top dressing, it is worth using preparations designed to fertilize cacti and other succulents.
• The pot should have good drainage.
• In the ground where the fat woman is to grow, brick chips, sand, crushed coal should be present. Such a composition will protect the roots from decay.
• Spraying is carried out with settled warm water.
• The lighting of the tree should be sufficient, but without direct sunlight falling on the foliage. The best place in winter can be a window sill in the southeast of the house.
• A money talisman for the summer should be sent to fresh air.
• In winter, you should not place a flower near heating appliances. He needs coolness with a temperature in the range from +18 to +24.

The plant will respond to good care with the beauty of its foliage.

Always the cause of the development of any disease is not proper care. It remains only to figure out which actions lead to a particular ailment.

reference! The most dangerous period for Crassula is winter. Since at this time there is always not enough lighting, and temperature regime is not constant due to the weather outside the window and the operation of the heating system.

The crown turns pale and falls off

Causes:

• regular waterlogging of the substrate;
• lack of moisture;
• watering with cool water;
• excessive feeding;
• response to a stressful situation.

What to do if the plant is sick:

1. Stop fertilizing for about 30 days.
2. Reduce watering or make it regular and not abundant.
3. Set aside water in advance to moisten the soil.

The stem grows only up

Causes: Excessive watering in low light or low temperatures.

Methods of treatment:

1. Reduce the frequency of soil moisture.
2. Adjust the temperature to 22-25 degrees Celsius.
3. Use sources of artificial lighting.




red pigmentation

Causes: development of bacteria on a plant.

Methods of treatment:

1. Cut off the affected foliage from the fat woman.
2. Treat the healthy part with an antibacterial agent several times with a break of 10 days.




retarded development

Causes:

• insufficient fertilization;
• irregular moistening of the substrate;
• bad light;
• rest period.

What to do if the flower is sick:

1. Establish a watering and fertilizing regime.
2. Provide light mode for 12 hours a day.




Rotting shoots

Causes:

• excessive soil moisture;
• soil bogginess.

Methods of treatment:

1. It is necessary to let the earthen coma stand in a dried state for at least a couple of days.
2. If drying the soil did not help, it will be possible to save the plant only by planting young plant from healthy offspring.




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Yellow shade of the crown

Causes: Insufficient lighting.

Methods of treatment: organize a care regimen so that the fat woman receives good diffused light for 12 hours a day.




Leaves become soft

Causes: Chaotic watering.

Most often, the florist first long time does not moisten the substrate, and then tries to correct the situation with abundant watering.

Methods of treatment:

1. Soil drying.
2. If this manipulation did not help, it is worth transplanting the plant into a new substrate. But for this, clean the root system from the soil and inspect it for decay. Treat the rhizomes with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.




We offer you to watch a useful video about why the fat woman has soft leaves and how to deal with it:

Black pigmentation

Causes:

• sunburn;
• fungal infection, the cause of which is insufficient ventilation of the room.

Methods of treatment:

1. Avoid direct sunlight on the plant. To do this, place it in partial shade or shade it during hot hours.
2. Treat with a solution of Fundazol.
3. Reduce watering.
4. Ventilate the room in which the fat woman is located more often.




Small white dots

Causes: such pigmentation is a consequence of the evaporation of excess moisture. Moreover, this moisture enters the flower not only from the soil, but also from the air.

Methods of treatment:

1. Revise the watering regimen.
2. Less humidify the air around the plant.




The plant turns red

Causes:

• sunlight hitting the surface of the leaf plates;
• poor air circulation;
• lack of nutrients.

Methods of treatment:

1. Shade the fat woman.
2. Adjust the mode of feeding, make them permanent.
3. Take care of the drainage layer in the flower container.




Silver plaque

Causes: the result of experienced stress.

Such a situation may be a response to a sharp change in temperature and light conditions, as well as the frequency of soil moisture and fertilizer application.

Methods of treatment: such a plaque is dead cells. Their plant seemed to be thrown to the surface of the leaves. There is no need to fight a silvery coating - it will go away on its own as soon as the money tree recovers from stress.




Foliage wrinkled

Causes: abundant watering of the flower after a long period of drought.

Methods of treatment: such irregular watering with jumps can lead not only to diseases of the fat woman, but also to her death, and wrinkled signs are the first sign of illness. Therefore, it is important to correctly water the Crassula so as not to create stressful situations for it.




Dried brown spots

Causes: lack of moisture.

Methods of treatment: water the plant with settled water at room temperature. At the same time, new moistening should be carried out only when the substrate dries out by about 3-5 centimeters in depth.




The flower dries up

Causes:

• excess moisture in the soil;
• the root system filled the entire space in the flowerpot.

Methods of treatment:

1. Dry the ground and all the rhizome.
2. If necessary, replace the pot with a larger one.




Crassula pests and how to deal with them

spider mite

Very small pest. However, despite its size, the mite is very noticeable on the plant. You can recognize the described pest by small grayish or reddish dots that are constantly moving.

When attacking a spider mite, the web is most pronounced, which most often envelops precisely the leaf plates. When attacked by such an insect, often the entire green part of the fat woman becomes yellowish or slightly brown.

If the grower noticed a spider mite on a money tree, he should:

1. Immediately treat the plant with fungicides.
2. Plus, you need to tighten the package on the crassula - from the very top to the base of the pot. Such a vacuum will create a humid environment, which will lead to the death of the spider mite.

From folk remedies, you can use a soap solution. True, processing by this tool will have to be performed several times.




Mealybug

This pest is considered one of the most common insects for the fat woman. It's hard to find him, since the worm is most often located on the root system and in the axils of the foliage. This insect survives thanks to the living tissues of the plant, from which it sucks the juice, which is the cause of death for the money tree.

Crassula fades not immediately, but gradually. This is facilitated by a weakened immune system. In addition, the external data of the plant also deteriorate. A white coating similar to cotton wool appears on the entire surface of the leaves.

Treatment consists of several stages:

1. The first is mechanical removal pests. This can easily be done with good water pressure.
2. Then the whole fat woman is treated with an alcohol or garlic solution. From finished products Aktellik and Fufanon help well.




Shchitovka

The scale insect is recognized by light brown tubercles on the surface of the foliage. Sometimes these growths can acquire a yellow tint.

You can easily deal with such a pest:

1. It is enough just to collect it from the plant by hand.
2. Then spray Crassula with soapy water or Fitoverm. This tool is absolutely safe for people and pets, but merciless to insect pests. The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions for use.




root bug

Often it lives on the root system of the money tree. Therefore, it is very difficult to detect it. Usually flower growers notice a pest when changing containers and soil.

When a root bug is found, it is necessary:

1. Rinse all the rhizomes with running water, which will be heated to +50 degrees.
2. Then treat with insecticides several times, while maintaining an interval of about a week.




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Crassula, like any other plant, can be subject to diseases and pest attacks. But if the grower constantly monitors the state of the crassula, he will easily notice negative deviations in the state of the money tree. Therefore, regular examination of the fat woman will be the key to her health and full development.

There is a plant that has long been considered a symbol of prosperity and material well-being, as well as a neutralizer of negative energy and a focus of positive concentration. There are a lot of names for this flower, but the most common ones are fat woman, crassula (lat. Crássula) or money tree. The latter is connected with its appearance, because the trunk of the plant really resembles a tree trunk, and the fleshy, densely arranged leaves look like small coins. The flower is considered very unpretentious, so caring for a money tree at home will be within the power of every amateur grower.

Crassula watering mode

Watering the money tree is necessary as the substrate dries out. In summer, the plant needs more moisture, so it will have to be watered about 1-2 times a week. The main thing is not to overmoisten the soil, otherwise the roots and even the trunk can rot in the fat woman. Also, excess water leads to the dropping of leaves by the flower.

Proper winter care for a money tree includes rare and moderate watering, about 1 time in 2 months. Winter is the period when the plant is resting, so the need for in large numbers it has no moisture. It is allowed to dry the soil layer in a container with a flower to a depth of 5 cm.

Lighting and temperature for the plant

In the wild, the fat woman is accustomed to an abundance of light, so the appropriate conditions must be observed when kept at home. The best place for a plant is window sills facing south as well as southeast. Particularly in need of sufficient lighting are views from colorful leaves. However, the plant should be protected from direct sunlight.
After all, its leaves can turn brown or red, and this will indicate a burn. In order to have a symmetrically developed flower, it is recommended to turn it from time to time with different sides to the light source.

Also, proper care of the money tree involves maintaining a suitable air temperature, which is about 16-18 degrees Celsius. During the dormant period, the plant tolerates even lower temperatures, even +5-+6 degrees are not critical for it. Crassula should not be placed near heating appliances - excessively high temperatures and dry air can cause leaves to fall.

The fat woman reacts very well to fresh air, so in the spring-summer-autumn period she can be put outside or outdoor balcony. The only thing to take care of is protection from the sun. The indicator of air humidity for a plant is not so important, therefore, the rules for caring for a money tree do not provide for frequent spraying. To remove dust from the leaves, you can periodically wipe them with a damp cloth, or give the flower a warm shower.

Is sustenance needed?

Complete home care behind a fat woman or a money tree is impossible without periodic top dressing. During the period of active growth, one application of fertilizer per month is enough. To do this, it is better to use complex top dressing for succulents. It is better to carry out the procedure after watering, so as not to accidentally burn the roots of the plant. In the autumn-winter months, the frequency of fertilization and the amount of top dressing at a time should be halved.

Transplanting a plant to another pot

The most intensive plant growth occurs before it reaches three years of age. It is better if during this period a money tree transplant is carried out annually. Older plants can be transplanted much less often - once every two to three years.

It is recommended to choose a flowerpot for a money tree made of heavy materials- clay or ceramics, because due to a too large crown, a light container can turn over and the flower will break or be damaged. The area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe pot should correspond to the area of ​​​​the crown of the fat woman. In excessively large flowerpots, the plant may stretch or develop unevenly.

The money tree prefers loose, light, water and breathable soils, neutral in acidity or slightly acidic. Ready-made substrates for cacti are ideal. Those who wish to make the soil for the plant themselves will need the following ingredients:

• coarse sand - 1 part;
• peat land - 1 part;
• deciduous land - 1 part;
• sod land - 3 parts.

Be sure to have a drainage layer in the pot, which will prevent acidification of the soil and possible diseases from waterlogging.

Tree crown formation

In order to give the fat woman a beautiful tree-like shape, you should constantly monitor its growth and remove all extra side branches until the flower reaches the desired height. To form a symmetrical crown, you can pinch off the top two leaves on each shoot. In place of the plucked part, new branches will appear. and the money tree will be more lush and branched. Too long shoots should not be left - they stretch out and obscure other parts of the flower.

Reproduction of fat women in various ways

Most often, the reproduction of the money tree is carried out by cuttings, since this is the easiest and most reliable way, the season for which does not play any role.

It is more convenient to propagate the fat woman immediately after pruning or pinching the crown, as there will be enough planting material available.

There is no need to talk about how to plant a process for a long time. It is better to dry the cuttings for several days, and then plant them in the ground. You can first put them in a glass of water for rooting. The appearance of roots on the cuttings indicates their readiness for planting in separate containers. It is better if the shoots are taken from a plant that is at least 3 years old and has four leaves.

You can also propagate the fat woman with leaves and even seeds. To grow a new plant from a leaf, you need to choose a large, not yellow specimen, carefully cut it, dry it for 1-2 days and plant it in a container with a substrate. Rooting will take approximately 2-4 weeks.

The seed method is used by breeders to breed new species. It is recommended to sow seeds superficially in moist soil. Best time for this - the end of winter. Containers should be covered with foil. After germination, the greenhouse is gradually removed, accustoming young plants to room temperature.

Pests, diseases and other possible problems

Surely many people know that the features of the money tree are that it is practically not susceptible to diseases or pests. Most insects do not like the plant because of the arsenic content in its leaves, however, some can still settle on its leaves or trunk.

Possible pests of the fat woman

The mealybug is probably the most common insect found on the fat woman among all possible ones.

It is not difficult to determine it on a plant; small white lumps, similar to cotton wool and located in the axils of the leaves, indicate the appearance of this pest. It feeds on the juice of a flower, as a result of which it slows down its growth and drops its leaves.

Put away mealybug quite simply - you should wipe the leaves with a napkin dipped in alcohol or soapy water. Plant treatment will also help by special means, for example, "Callipso", "Fitoverm", "Aktelik", etc.

Red-brown and yellow spots on the leaves of the crassula indicate infection with its scale insect. Measures to get rid of the pest, first of all, are mechanical - they should be removed from the plant manually with a cotton swab or a small brush moistened with alcohol. After the leaves must be treated with soapy water and sprinkled with insecticide.

If a cobweb forms between the leaves of the crassula, and the leaves themselves become covered with yellowish spots, this indicates a damage to the plant. spider mite. To combat it, use a soap solution and preparations "Aktofit", "Aktelik", "Fitoverm". Prevention of the appearance of this pest consists in maintaining normal air humidity and periodically spraying the flower.

Diseases and other consequences of adverse conditions of detention

Most often, diseases of the money tree occur due to improper care. Soft leaves may indicate overwatering or lack of light. The first option is more speculative. In order to treat the plant, you need to carefully remove it from the container and inspect the root system. Roots and leaves showing signs of rot should be removed immediately with a sharp knife, and the cuts treated with charcoal.

Then the plant must be transplanted into a new pot using a fresh substrate. Watering should begin with small doses and only after the flower finally comes to its senses.

If the leaves of a fat woman or a money tree wrinkle, then this indicates that the flower is too hot. Most often, you can see such a picture in the summer, or when the plant stands close to the batteries. In summer, a crassula or money tree will feel much better in the fresh air - a loggia, a balcony, a terrace. In winter, you should find a place for it away from heating appliances.

Sometimes it happens that the trunk of the plant loses its rigidity and begins to lean in different directions. This is explained by the fact that the roots of the fat woman do not grow deep, but wide, therefore, when planting, it is better for her to choose a shallow and fairly wide pot. For better stability, the soil around the trunk can be sprinkled with pebbles.

Does the fat woman bloom?

Few flower growers were lucky enough to see a flowering money tree grown indoors. The fat woman blooms for 7-10 years of life and only with proper care.

The flowering of the money tree falls, in most cases, for the winter period. Crassula flowers are small, white or pale pink, collected in inflorescence brushes. In shape, they resemble small stars or umbrellas. They appear at the tops of young shoots, open slowly in cool conditions and bloom for a very long time. Faded brushes are best removed so that the plant does not waste energy on the formation of seeds.

Not many people know a houseplant called Crassula, but everyone knows what the Money Tree or Crassula looks like. And although its historical homeland is Africa, this flower takes pride of place in the homes of many flower growers. So - this is the same plant, loved by everyone for the unusual beauty of the crown, unpretentious nature and its ability to cleanse the room of negative energy and attract wealth and prosperity to the house. In this article you will find helpful tips for the care of the Money Tree (Crassula) at home, including during flowering or dormancy.

Note that only a healthy and well-groomed Money Tree has this property. There is a belief that a diseased plant has the exact opposite effect on its owner. He may fail in financial affairs and loss of money. To prevent this from happening to you, try to ensure that the Fat Woman living in your apartment is always well-groomed, beautiful and healthy.



It is believed that the money tree contributes to financial well-being.

However, even when good care The money tree will begin to wither and may even die if it is in a negative atmosphere of scandals between family members for a long time, if its owner or mistress is constantly under stress or is seriously ill. Keep this in mind and, if you want the Fat Woman to live in your house for many years, try to avoid conflict situations and don't get sick.

Useful properties of Crassula

Everyone knows that the money tree has positive energy. In addition, it still has healing qualities, is a filter plant. Its leaves release phytoncides into the air, which have pronounced antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties, which disinfect the indoor air.

Crassula leaves contain arsenic, their consumption is strictly prohibited.

But externally, the juice of the Money Tree is used to treat many diseases:

• From sore throats and inflammation of the gums - in the form of rinses. To rinse, take the juice from several leaves, dilute it with warm water 5 times. Rinse your mouth and throat with this solution up to 5 times a day.
• From insect bites, herpes, abscesses, bruises, cuts - in the form of lotions. For lotions, take a few leaves, crush them in a mortar into gruel. Apply a sterile bandage soaked in this gruel to the sore spot. If necessary, you can make a bandage and keep it on the wound for up to 4 hours. Especially effective for muscle sprains and bruises. Herpes is treated with Crassula juice - every 30 minutes. lubricate their lips.
• From diseases of the joints, arthritis, arthrosis - in the form of rubbing with the juice of the plant before going to bed.
• From corns - peel the leaf from the film and attach it to the corn with a band-aid for the night.

We remind you that you can use the juice of the Money Tree only externally. The lack of regular flowering in the indoor flower makes it practically hypoallergenic. Very rarely, an allergy may appear in the form of redness, itching, tearing, or a rash. In this case, this medicine should be discarded. Pregnant women, children and nursing mothers should not take risks.

Care for the money tree at home

Check out our article in order to choose a flower to your liking. Here we will tell you about how to care for the Fat Woman so that she will please you for many years.

Location and lighting

Intensive lighting is the key to active growth, health and beauty of your pet. A place for a pot must be chosen on a spacious windowsill of the south, southeast or southwest directions or near them. Almost all types of tree-like Crassuls, namely, Crassules, respond well to sunlight. The color of their leaves directly depends on the intensity of lighting.



Only in varieties with a pure green color of the leaves from the midday sun, the surface of the leaves can become dark brown, and its edges acquire a reddish edging. To prevent this from happening, shade such a flower from direct sunlight in the middle of the day with a curtain or blinds. The rest of the Money Tree species are not afraid of direct sunlight.

With a lack of lighting, variegated and flowering varieties may lose the bright color of their leaves and not bloom. For uniform formation of the crown of the flower, it is necessary to periodically turn it to the light source in different directions. In the summer, it is advisable to take out all Tolstyanki on open air. Choose a place well-lit, but protected from the wind - there they will grow well, and some will bloom.

If you have only north-facing windows in your apartment, you can’t do without the help of a phytolamp or a fluorescent lamp. without them through a short time the plant will lose its decorative effect - the shoots will begin to stretch towards the light, the leaves will become thinner, fade and fall off.

The temperature of the money tree

The money tree feels good at normal room temperature in the range of 22 - 28 gr. In the summer, it can be taken out to the balcony, veranda, garden. If you do not have such an opportunity, move the pot from the windowsill to the floor - it is a little cooler there. The change in temperature during the day is only good for the flower.

How to care for the Money Tree during the dormant period



In winter, Fatty prefers to rest. From the end of November to February, she needs to provide more low temperature: 14 - 16 gr. Move the pot away from the heaters, put it near balcony door, ventilate the room more often (while not forgetting that drafts can kill the plant). Water once a month, do not feed. If you have a heated loggia, Crassula can spend the winter on it at a temperature of 8 - 10 gr. At high temperatures during the winter dormancy, the plant may shed its foliage and lose its decorative effect. Connoisseurs say that Fatty can withstand temperatures as low as 0 degrees. But we do not advise you to do this. But you try to provide three months of cool content.

We remind you that the plant does not tolerate drafts.

Watering

It is important to know how to water a money tree at home. The fat woman reacts strongly to the presence of excess moisture in the soil. We can say that the flower needs little moisture. Never flood succulents. Their root system is prone to decay, the leaves will immediately begin to fall off, the lush crown will turn into a bald stem. So before you start watering, make sure the pot has drainage holes. If there are no holes in the bottom of your pot, you will have to make them - drill with a drill or burn with a red-hot awl. Now you can water.



In summer, the Money Tree is watered abundantly once every 2 to 3 weeks. Young specimens are watered more often, especially in the heat, every week. The substrate during this time should dry out at least 2 - 3 cm deep into the pot.

If you have an adult plant, you can safely go on vacation without worrying about watering it. The thick, succulent leaves of the Money Tree retain moisture, and the plant can wait a month for your arrival without losing a single leaf.

Water Crassula every 3 to 4 weeks in the fall. Remember that the top layer of the substrate dries out very quickly, especially on a sunny window sill through glass, but this is a deceptive moment. Check a little deeper - most likely the soil around the roots is still damp. The next watering is done when the substrate dries out 4 cm deep into the pot.

If the soil does not dry out for a long time between waterings, it means that it was not picked up correctly or the pot is too large and the problem is in it. Excess moisture after watering from the pan must be drained.

In winter, if the Crassula is in a cool room on vacation (from November to February), watering is minimized. Just make sure that the soil in the pot does not dry out completely. Leaves serve as a signal for watering - they become soft.

Water for irrigation should be used settled, filtered or boiled, at room temperature or a couple of degrees higher.

Humidity

Humidity in the room does not play a big role in the life of the Money Tree. This plant is a succulent. Its stems and leaves accumulate moisture and use it during unfavorable dry periods, such as during the heating season. Subject to regular ventilation of the room, she feels great in a city apartment. If for some reason the Crassula is in a humid microclimate, then watering is reduced to a minimum. And this flower does not need spraying, because this can lead to deterioration appearance leaves and, even - to their decay.

At the same time, to maintain the cleanliness and elasticity of the leaves, they should be wiped with a damp sponge or cloth. Clean leaves are better saturated with oxygen. While the dimensions of the flower allow, you can periodically wash the leaves warm shower in the bathroom. Just make sure that water does not get on the substrate, it is better to cover the pot with foil.

The soil



What land is needed for the Money Tree? The soil should be not so much nutritious as loose, moisture and breathable. Suitable soil for succulent plants, which can be purchased at flower shops. It is also possible to cook on your own. To do this, mix 1 tsp of leafy soil, 3 tsp of soddy soil, 1 tsp of humus, 1 tsp of coarse river sand, 1 tsp of fine gravel or agroperlite. You can add some ash. Feng Shui lovers can put two or three coins different denominations to attract wealth. At the bottom of the pot, along with drainage, add pieces of charcoal or activated charcoal to prevent fungal infections.

Pot



The root system of the flower is fibrous, rather weak, superficial. Therefore, the pot for the Money Tree must be chosen according to the width of the roots. In addition, it should be shallow and heavy, preferably clay, so that the growing tree does not overturn it. In such a pot, the roots will develop well, delivering moisture and nutrients to the stems and leaves.

Young, fast-growing fat women in a year will need to change the pot - to a more spacious pot. Adult specimens require transplantation less often - once every 2-3 years. IN adulthood The money tree has a lush crown and a tall strong trunk. The risk of tipping the pot increases. We recommend that during the next plant transplant, install a support in the pot, to which you tie the flower.



Pay special attention to the drainage layer. Fat woman - very sensitive plant to an excess of moisture, so a good drainage layer in the pot is a must. As a drainage, you can use any non-rotting material - expanded clay, stone, pebbles, cork. Before use, disinfect them.

top dressing

The money tree needs to be fed only during the active growth of stems and leaves - from late spring to mid-August. Enough three prikormok for this time. Preference should be given to fertilizers for cacti or succulents. In order not to damage the root system, top dressing should be applied in liquid form some time after the main watering.

If the flower was transplanted into a new substrate in the spring, it should not be fed this season. In winter, the plant is also not fed.

Transfer



The best time for transplanting fat women is autumn or the end of March - April. Young trees are transplanted annually, adults - after two to three years.

So how do you transplant a money tree? If the time has come, take the flower out of the old pot. Examine its root system. Cut off broken, rotten or too long roots with a sterile instrument. Sprinkle the cuts with crushed activated charcoal. Leave the tree for several hours in the air - let the wounds dry and tighten. Only then proceed to planting in a new pot.

If visible damage you did not find the root system, do not disturb the earthen clod, but simply transfer the plant along with the earth into a new pot, which already has a drainage layer and some fresh substrate. Cover all the roots with fresh soil so that there are no voids left in the pot. Do not deepen the root neck. Lightly compact the substrate and water.

When buying a plant in a store, do not rush to immediately transplant it into a new pot upon arrival home. Let him live with you for a couple of weeks in a shipping container, in a warm, well-lit place. Let him adapt to the new conditions. During this time, exclude any negative impact on a tree, surround it with attention and love. Remember that it is very important for a young Money Tree to feel the positive energy of the room. Only after that you can start transplanting.

If it becomes necessary to transplant an adult large plant with a thick trunk and a heavy crown, prepare a wider ceramic pot for it, put two or three stones on the bottom of it to make the pot heavier, make it more stable and prevent the flower from falling. Use the transplant to establish a support in the pot and tie the stem to it. After transplanting, for the time of fixing the root system in a new pot, cover the stem of the tree on top of the substrate with large stones to prevent the Crassula from falling on its side. Put the flower in partial shade for a week and do not disturb it, let the roots become fixed in the substrate. Then the stones must be removed.

How to form the crown of the Fat Woman

If the flower has already reached the size you need, and you do not need the Money Tree to continue growing, stop replanting it in a larger pot. Just change the top layer of the substrate in the old pot every year.



The crown of the Fat Woman itself is formed in the form of a tree. But you need to know how to prune the Money Tree at home, because some side branches will grow so much that they will break under the weight of their own weight. The result is a tree of a completely unsightly shape. If you start pruning a young plant in a timely manner, you can form a neat and beautiful mini-tree of the original look.

Start forming the Money Tree in infancy, when the stem and shoots are gray-green in color, and the cuts do not leave marks on them. When pruning an adult tree, stumps remain in the pinching places, which spoil decorative look flower.

The essence of crown formation is to first remove the lateral processes until the tree grows to the desired height: the bare stem should be about 15 cm, and the whole plant 25 - 30 cm in height. Now you need to pinch off or cut off the top of the head with two upper leaves. After a while, four leaves will appear in their place. So go ahead. As your tree grows, pinch off the top bud where you want new shoots.



Try to have no more than four pairs of leaves on each branch of the Money Tree. If you missed the moment, and 6-7 pairs of leaves formed on the branch, pruning above the growth point of the fourth pair of leaves will help. Sprinkle the cut with crushed coal or cinnamon powder. To avoid bending branches to one side, often turn the flower to the light with different sides.

The money tree is tree form Crassula grows in the form of a tree and gradually sheds leaves at the bottom of a woody trunk.



This is what your tree should look like: the stem is thick, grey-green. Over time, it becomes woody from below. From above it is decorated with a neat crown of thick leaves of dark green or silver color, with a glossy surface, with a reddish edging or spots of the same tone. The height of the flower can be whatever you want - from 50 cm to one and a half meters.



You can also make the Money Tree look like a bonsai. It will take some time, perhaps more than one year. First, you should grow a strong tree, in which the trunk will reach the thickness you need. Then you will radically cut it off and patiently wait for new branches to grow. At these branches, you will cut off almost all the leaves - leave only those that are at the very ends. So, gradually, you will form the desired crown of your pet, and the Money Tree will be the main decoration of your interior.

Bloom

Crassula (Money tree) rarely blooms at home and only in adulthood (about 10 years). Crassula, with a high degree of probability, will be able to move only ideal conditions maintenance: intense lighting all year round, long cold wintering and regular transplanting of the plant into a new soil. If a miracle happens, then in the spring you can see how the Money Tree will bloom. Flowering will continue for two to three months.



This is how the money tree blooms

Numerous flowers, collected in loose inflorescences in the form of umbrellas, will appear at the ends of young mature shoots (therefore, pinching and pruning in order to form a crown must be done in early spring so that these shoots appear after pruning, so that they grow over the summer and ripen until autumn, when the laying begins flower buds for flowering on next year). The flowers of the Money Tree are very small, in the form of white stars with a pinkish or greenish tint.

A flowering tree will exude a strong sweet fragrance throughout the flowering period. Faded inflorescences should be removed so that the plant does not waste energy on the formation and cultivation of seeds. Try to properly care for your beautiful Crassula, and we hope that she will delight you with beautiful flowering.

Reproduction of the money tree

Propagation by cuttings and leaves



Most often, the fat woman is propagated using cuttings. Even an accidentally broken branch can be suitable for you as planting material. We recommend, if it is necessary to propagate the branches, not to break, but to carefully cut the stem or leaf stalk clean knife. Powder the cut site with crushed activated charcoal to exclude infection. Allow time for the wound to air dry. The fat woman has poisonous leaves, so put the stalk in a place where animals and children cannot get it.

Then, place the cutting for rooting in a slightly damp substrate to a depth of 5 cm. If you root a leaf, the depth of its immersion in the substrate should be 1 cm. It is better to carry out this operation in the spring, in March - April. It’s good if you arrange a mini-greenhouse for seedlings. Use a mixture of peat and sand as a substrate. The greenhouse needs to be ventilated, moisten the soil with a small spray gun if necessary. Maintain the rooting temperature within 18 - 22 gr. Usually, the rooting of the cuttings is quick and without problems. How to plant a shoot of a money tree? As soon as you see that your young tree has begun to grow, develop, has reached 10 cm, transplant it into a pot of a suitable size, put it in a well-lit place in partial shade and take care of it like an adult plant.



Very often, cuttings are rooted in a glass of warm settled water. To prevent the stem from rotting, a tablet of activated charcoal is added to the water. And in order for the roots to appear faster, a solution of a root formation stimulator is dripped there, for example, Kornevin or Zircon. After the appearance of stable roots, the stalk can be transplanted into its own pot.

Propagation with seeds

Another way to propagate the Money Tree is with the help of seeds. This method is less common and less effective. If you decide to get your copy of Fat Woman in this way, we will help you. Prepare the substrate for succulents, container, seeds. Put a layer of moist soil on the bottom of the container, put the Crassula seeds on it, cover the lid. If necessary, ventilate and moisten the substrate with a small spray bottle with warm water. The best time for sowing seeds is February. After two weeks, wait for the first shoots to appear. After the mass appearance of sprouts, move the greenhouse to a bright, warm place and organize additional lighting so that they do not stretch. Start opening the lid of the container, first for a while, and then completely remove it. As soon as the sprouts get stronger, they can be transplanted into separate small pots. In the first year, the plant is not satisfied with the dormant period - let it grow and gain strength.

Diseases of the money tree

Fatty is extremely rarely sick. She has a pretty strong immune system. However, if you strongly neglect the rules of her room content, she will get sick. Let's consider some such cases.



• If brown spots appear on the leaves of the plant, if the leaves begin to rot, these are signs fungal disease. The reason is the excessive humidity of the air and the substrate. For the same reason, the Money tree may experience leaf fall, it may become bald in a short time. Treat the affected plant with a fungicide containing copper. Adjust the frequency of watering and the quality of the water used.



• Why do the leaves of the money tree fall? Sudden dropping of leaves in the summer season indicates that you are not watering the plant enough or watering it with too cold water. If the Fat Woman sheds leaves every two to three years without visible reasons- this is the norm.



• If the leaves of the flower are covered with black spots, pay attention to the location of the pot. If it stands in the sun - for sure, the plant received a sunburn. Move it to another place or shade it. If the Fat Woman spent a period of rest in a dark place, then in the spring she must be accustomed to sunlight again, gradually.
• If the Money Tree began to dry and wither, this is a sign of suffocation. The plant is hot. Take it to fresh air or ventilate the room, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth, spray the surrounding air with cool water.
• Why is the money tree not growing? Perhaps a transplant into a larger pot is required. Perhaps you have not fed the plant for a long time. It is possible that insect pests have wound up in the roots. Perhaps the roots simply rotted from frequent and abundant watering. Either way, transplant the Money Tree into a new pot and new substrate. If you find pests, pre-treat the roots with some kind of insecticide: actara, fitoverm, actellik. If there are no living roots, the plant cannot be saved. Try rooting its shoots or leaves.
• If brown spots form on the leaves, most likely these are dry, healed wounds from insect pests. cosmetic defect but nothing dangerous.
• From excess moisture, the stem of the plant may darken. Stop watering for a while. After a couple of weeks, the substrate and the roots in it will dry out well, and the Fat Woman can recover. If the flower still disappears, take it out of the pot, inspect the roots. If they are all black and soft, the flower cannot be saved. Cut off the top and try to root it. If only part of the roots is affected, remove them and all rotten parts of the plant. Treat with a fungicide or crushed charcoal. Plant in a new container with a new substrate. And keep an eye on watering.
• The roots may partially die off when prolonged absence watering during the hot season (for example, the owners were on vacation). When watering is resumed, the plant will almost certainly grow new roots if no root rot has occurred.
• If the leaves of the Money Tree have become soft, have lost turgor, then this is similar to insufficient watering or lack of nutrients in the soil. Rather, water the plant with warm settled water. After watering, if necessary, fertilize with fertilizer for cacti or succulents.
• If you water regularly, the substrate is constantly wet, and the leaves wither and turn yellow, then the problem is in the root system of the flower. Most likely the roots are starting to rot. This can happen for several reasons:
1. from an excess of moisture in the soil;
2. from improperly selected substrate;
3. from watering with cold tap water;
4. from too large a pot in a plant.
• If the Flower began to stretch or fall on one side, it means that it lacks lighting. If you do not take action, over time the stem of the plant will bend, and it may break and die.
• If the trunk of the Crassula began to thin, the lower leaves fall off - check the temperature regime of the flower, the presence of drafts and the frequency of watering. In addition, fresh indoor air is extremely important for the plant - do not forget to ventilate regularly. In the warm season, take the plant outdoors. And never water the plant with cold tap water.

If you notice in time that Fatty is not healthy, try to cure her. Take the flower out of the pot. Release the roots from the substrate. If necessary, rinse them under water. Examine the roots. Cut off the rotted areas with a clean tool. Treat wounds with crushed activated charcoal or cinnamon powder. If the damage is severe, treat with a suitable fungicide. Hold the treated plant for some time in the air - let the wounds heal. Then plant the flower in a new pot suitable for the size of the root system in a new soil for succulents. Adjust the frequency of watering. Use only settled or boiled water. We hope that you will be able to save your Money Tree.

Pests

In any case, the appearance of insects is a very alarming signal. They multiply rapidly, form huge colonies, suck juices from leaves and stems. We recommend using special preparations - insecticides, such as actara, actellik, fitoverm and others, of which there are a huge number in special stores. Read the instructions for using each drug. Perhaps one time will not be enough to get rid of all the individuals, their larvae and eggs.

Conclusion

In this article, we talked about how to grow a money tree beautiful and healthy. If you master the simple rules for caring for a Fat Woman - you will give her time to drink, feed, bathe, do her hair (cutting), change her outfits (pots) and take her out into nature, the flower will give you all its best decorative and healing qualities, become a healer and decoration of your home, a talisman of its well-being and financial condition for many years. In some families, money trees delight more than one generation of households.

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