Indoor plants: money tree. How to care for a money tree

Not everyone knows a plant called "crassula" and even more so "crassula", but almost everyone will tell you what a money tree looks like (a tree of happiness, a tree of love or a monkey tree). In fact, this is all the same succulent plant, beloved by flower growers for being flexible and unpretentious.
By the appearance of leaves similar to coins, it is called money tree. As Feng Shui says, it is this tree that can improve the financial situation if it is placed correctly: in a well-lit wealth zone or on the southeast or south window. In the fleshy leaves, wealth accumulates, the better the condition of the tree, the better the financial situation will be. In addition, the fat woman in the house, due to its rounded shapes, is considered a source of positive energy and an element that neutralizes negative and negative emotions or words associated with a lack of finance, thus harmonizing the atmosphere of your home.
At the same time, it is argued that you cannot just buy a finished tree, you need to grow it yourself from a shoot, take care of it, cherish and love it with all your heart. Only then will it make sense. Well, let's start growing fat women?

Origin

The crassula (Crassula) belongs to the genus Succulentus (Succulentus) of the Crassulaceae family and is an ornamental leafy plant, although it can actually bloom, which is rare in room conditions.
Homeland: this plant, like all succulents, tends to accumulate a large supply of moisture in the leaves, which helps to survive in difficult weather conditions in their homeland - the arid tropics of Africa, in its south and west, Madagascar, in southern Arabia.
Varieties: There are quite a few types of crassula. The most common of them is the tree crassula (Crassula arborescens), tree cotyledon or money tree. In addition to the tree-like fat woman, the silver fat woman (Crassula argentea) or the oval fat woman (Crassula ovata) are also called the money tree. The color of the leaves is very different, in particular, the named ones have a green, dark green or silvery, shiny surface, with a reddish border and/or red spots on the back of the leaf.
All of them grow well at home to a size of 1-2 m in height. My money tree is a representative of the most common tree fat woman.

Planting and reproduction

Fatty, I, as expected, dragged, I don’t remember where, and set to growing, sharing with my mother-in-law. But her much smaller process outstripped mine very much, as I later found out - because of good lighting, timely transplanting into a large container and regular fertilization.
The fat woman is propagated by shoots or leaf cuttings, which are rooted immediately in the soil, after drying for a couple of days. But I would advise readers of MirSovetov, albeit a little longer, but reliable way: put until the roots appear in the water.
An earthen mix for cacti is also ideal for succulents. To be precise, this is turf land (1), leafy land (3) and sand (1), with a slightly acidic or neutral reaction. You will also need ash, humus, clay, brick chips. Good drainage is required. I successfully planted my trees in universal soil. Since the plant is not at all capricious and will completely endure even a dismissive attitude. But still, do not forget that it is alive.
Regarding the pot: transplant as it grows 1 time in 2-3 years, or even more. It all depends on the rate of growth. For fat women, you need to take into account the feature that root system may not hold a big tree in a pot, it will fall and be damaged. Therefore, the pot needs a heavy and deep enough, commensurate with the size of the plant.

Care (watering, light, temperature, fertilizer)

Caring for a money tree is outrageously simple. You need to water the fat woman very well in the summer, as the soil dries out (I did it about once or twice a week), and only during the growth period, in no case should waterlogging be allowed. During dormancy, the soil should be dry and watered once every couple of months.
Spraying is not typical for caring for this plant, you just need to wipe the leaves from dust, which loves them very much. Humidity is not so important, but frequent ventilation is necessary.

In terms of temperature, a fat woman would not refuse her natural large differences day-night. In summer, 20-22°C is better, and there it will work out, but in winter you need coolness at 10-12°C and even up to 6°C.
The fat woman loves the light very much all year round, and therefore further than the windowsill, if the room is not bright, do not place it. Despite this, direct sunlight is needed only in a small amount, but otherwise it is better to shade the tree so that it does not burn out.
Feed during the growth period 1-2 times a month, cactus fertilizers or GUMI Humisol are well suited. I watered the solution last time a month, and everything was fine.

Calendar

Like cacti, succulents definitely need a dormant period - from September to February (March) in a cool place, with little or no watering.
In summer it is warm and Fresh air.

These two points are good growth and the well-being of your pet, and for old specimens, this can provoke a unique flowering.

Transfer: in the spring.
Reproduction: spring and summer.
Top dressing: during the growth period.

Difficulties in caring for a fat woman

Rather, let's call it not difficulties, but an instruction on the behavior of your money tree. Sudden dropping of leaves in the summer will tell that there was not enough moisture or the water for irrigation was too cold.
Due to excess moisture, in particular in winter, the leaves may turn pale and wither, but if the plant is not watered enough, they darken and wrinkle, and their luster is lost. Damaged ones must be removed. I once lost a fat girl because I didn’t take action in a timely manner. The signs given by the plant must be responded to immediately. I had a lot of moisture, and I took it for a lack.
Due to lack of moisture, brown dry spots on the leaves may also occur. But if the spots are brown, but soft, they recommend frequent airing and treatment with an antifungal agent. I have never encountered this.
The base of the stem rots - this is most likely root rot, which is difficult to fight. Here I can only recommend to readers of MirSovetov drastic measures(and then they will help if the roots are alive - not soft and not dark). We cut off all the rotten parts, plant them in a clean pot and new land or in general we cut off only the top and begin to grow the tree again.
A long ugly stem is again obtained due to winter waterlogging and lack of light.
Crassula is practically not affected by pests. If this suddenly happens, then they act according to generally accepted standards for combating a specific pest. But they note that the money tree approaches the one who cares for it so much that if a person suffers from a psychological or physiological state, the fat woman begins to get sick and may die.

We grow a tree

Since the fat women described above can also have a bush shape, in order to make a tree out of it, you will have to work hard from the very beginning of growth. The essence of the formation of the crown is to remove the lateral processes until the tree stretches to the desired height (the bare trunk is about 15 cm, and the plant itself is 25-30 cm), and then we pinch off the top, and the plant, letting side shoots, will begin to branch the crown. So that the tree does not lean in one direction, periodically turn the pot.
The tree-like form itself grows in the form of a tree - it gradually sheds the lower leaves, exposing the lignified trunk. And only then does it start to wobble.

Fat women, like many succulents, are the best suited for creating flower arrangements- slides, framing artificial reservoirs or some kind of indoor flower beds for offices. Plants grow well, are easy to care for and do not require attention for a long time.

To the question "Do you know what the plant "crassula" or "crassula" looks like?" most will answer "no". But if you ask if they ever saw Money Tree", then most often you will hear a positive answer. Even among the people, this plant, popular among flower growers, is called the "tree of love", "tree of happiness" or "monkey tree". The trunk of this plant is very similar to the trunk of a tree, and densely growing rounded plump leaves resemble with coins, therefore, among the people it is most often called the money tree.

Feng Shui says that if properly cared for, it will bring great wealth to the house. That is, the more beautiful fleshy leaves there are on the money tree, the better your financial situation will be. Also, many argue that the fat woman plant is the most powerful neutralizer of all negative and negative emotions, filling the house with positive energy. At the same time, it is believed that such a good result from a money tree can only be achieved if you grow and cherish it from the smallest bore from the bottom of your heart, that is, by acquiring an adult you will not achieve anything.

The origin of the money tree (fat woman).

Africa, or rather its tropical arid southern and southwestern parts, as well as Madagascar and South Arabia, is considered the birthplace of the money tree (Crassula). The decorative leafy crassula belongs to the genus of plants Succulents (eng. Succulentus) and the family Telstyankovye (eng. Crassulaceae).

Varieties of fat women.

Scientists have identified about 300 species of this plant, but at home the most common are:

Crassula tree (eng. Crassula arborescens). It is this plant that is popularly called the money tree. It has a thick woody trunk with big amount branches, on which rounded fleshy leaves associated with coins grow densely. IN good conditions this plant can be quite large (up to 1.5 m in height and width), and, having reached the age of 10, it can even bloom.
Fat Cooper (Eng. Crassula Cooperi) is a succulent perennial sod-forming resident sandy soil South Africa. Like other plants of this species, it has sessile plump leaves, the length of which does not exceed 3 cm in length and 1 cm in width. It usually blooms from August to September, but does not set seeds.
Crassula Spatulate (Eng. Crassula Spathulata) with long, tetrahedral, underdeveloped creeping shoots on which aerial roots grow. This plant has small rounded-spatulate serrated leaves along the edges. The spatula loves water, so it needs to be watered regularly throughout the year. In winter, so that due to lack of light this plant does not let out ugly shoots, the temperature of its content should be from 14 0 С to 18 0 С.
Crassula Lycopsform (Eng. Crassula Lycopodiaies) is found naturally in the arid tropics of Southwest Africa. This plant has long shoots that are densely tiled with small pointed dark green leaves. The flowers of this plant are small, have a yellow or yellow-white color. They appear in the axils of the leaves.

money tree also called the oval fat woman (eng. Crassula Ovata) and the silver fat woman (eng. Crassula Agrentea). The leaves of these plants are green or dark green with a red border. Also, some types of money tree leaves are shiny or silver with red spots on the back.

The money tree, which is shown in the photographs, has been growing at my house for several years and is called the tree-like fat woman.

Caring for a money tree at home.

In fact, caring for this popular plant among flower growers is very simple.

Watering the money tree.
This plant is very fond of water, so in summer period it should be watered at least 1-2 times a week, but in no case should it be overfilled. The earth should not be very wet, like a swamp, and overdried, like the surface of a dried-up swamp. Watering should be moderate. As soon as you see that upper layer the soil begins to dry out, be sure to water your money tree. During rest (at winter period) it rarely needs to be watered, about once every couple of months, but if the plant is located above hot battery then you can do it more often.

Cleaning the leaves of the money tree from dust.
Unlike some indoor plants, such as, for example, fat women do not look forward to new sprays, so most often a soft cloth is used to remove dust from the leaves.

Humidity for the money tree.
Humidity does not of great importance for a fat girl, so even dry room air does not harm the plant. And yet, once every 1-2 months, you can spray the plant from a spray bottle, a small watering can, or bathe in the shower, after covering the ground with a plastic bag.

Lighting for the money tree.
Crassulas are light-loving plants that love short-term baths from bright sunlight, both in winter and in summer. But do not overdo it, as direct sunlight can damage the leaves. However, they may turn red or even turn brown. For green fat women, this is harmful. If in winter the money tree grew in the shade, then in the spring it is accustomed to the sun gradually, periodically shading from the bright sun. Window sills are best suited for cultivation, the windows of which face an unshaded east, northwest or southwest side. north side very dark for a fat woman, and when growing it on a southern windowsill in the summer, it is necessary to constantly monitor the plant and, if necessary, shade it from the sun.

Temperature conditions for the money tree.
Fat women love fresh air, so in summer the plants can be taken out to the balcony or to the garden under a tree. If this is not possible, then in a well-lit room, the money tree can be placed in a cool place (20-22 0 C), for example, lowered from the windowsill to the floor. In winter, the relative cold (10-12 0 С), but not lower than 7-8 0 С, is useful for the plant.

Feeding the money tree.
The fat woman is not at all whimsical, therefore they feed her only in the summer, that is, during the growth period. Do this no more than once every 2 weeks. In winter, this plant does not require any fertilizer.

The soil for the money tree.
Fat women prefer loose soil, such as store-bought substrates designed for cacti. If you want to make the soil for the money tree yourself, then use the following ingredients:

Sod land - 1 part;
Deciduous land - 3 parts;
Peat land - 1 part
Coarse sand sifted from dust - 1 part.

These proportions can be slightly adjusted, for example, if the fat woman is already an adult, then more sod land can be taken, for example, not the 1st part, but the 2nd. As a baking powder, it is recommended to add birch coals or brick chips to the soil. Drainage for a fat woman is required. For small plants lay 1-2 layers of expanded clay on the bottom of the pot, and only then the soil and the plant itself. This will prevent acidification of the soil, as excess water will be absorbed by expanded clay, which will gradually return it to the plant.

If the money tree is mature and has an impressive size, then to create drainage in a large pot, instead of expanded clay, you can use medium-sized stones, or put one large one, and then fill it with any non-rotting material, such as pieces of foam plastic, wine corks, etc.

Money tree transplant.
The main and rapid growth of the fat woman occurs before three years of age. It is during this period that the plant requires an annual transplant. In subsequent years, without great need, it is better not to do this, since after each transplant the plant gets sick. An adult money tree is recommended to be replanted no more than 1 time in 3 years. Use the soil that is described in the article above.

Also, good drainage is required for a money tree, which is also described in the "Soil for a Money Tree" section.

Formation of the money tree.
The growth and development of the fat woman must be controlled, since some shoots can be long and massive, while others will stop growing altogether. Because of this, the money tree can be lopsided. For the uniform formation of the crown of the fat woman, it is necessary to pinch it correctly, for example, by pinching off 2 leaves located at the end of the shoot, you will achieve the appearance of new branches from this place.

Reproduction of the money tree.
Fatty women breed very easily. This is done by leaves, cuttings and less often seeds. For propagation, cut a leaf or cutting from the mother tree and dry it for several days. This is necessary so that the cut is covered with a tissue cork. After that, simply plant the future tree in the soil (see "Soil for the money tree") in which it will take root.

Problems in growing a money tree.

As I wrote earlier, the fat girl - unpretentious plant, which rarely gets sick or is attacked by insects. And yet, it is a living organism, so in order not to lose the plant if any of the signs below appear, I recommend in urgently start eliminating them.

The leaves of the money tree darken, wrinkle, fall off or lose their luster.
Most often, this can happen either due to too much cold water for irrigation, or because of its lack. Damaged leaves must be removed.

Leaves wither and wither.
This is due to excess moisture in the soil.

On the leaves of the money tree appeared dry brown spots.
Often this happens with a lack of moisture.

Soft brown spots appeared on the leaves of the money tree.
It could be fungal disease. For treatment, frequent ventilation and the use of antifungal drugs are recommended.

Rotting the base of the stem of the money tree.
Very likely it is root rot. If the roots of the fat woman are not dark and not soft, that is, not dying off, then as a treatment I can only recommend that you transplant into a clean pot with new earth, while removing all the rotting parts. If that doesn't work, then cut it off. upper part and from it in the new earth begin to grow a young tree.

The stem of the money tree becomes not beautiful and ugly.
This may be due to poor lighting, winter waterlogging, or improper shaping.

Pests of the money tree.

This plant is practically not attacked by pests, but if it does, then most often it is first affected by a variety of bacteria, which gradually kill the fat woman. Then, on a diseased and weakened tree in the axils of branches, leaves and in other places, they can settle root and mealybugs.

A weak money tree can be attacked by whole colonies of scale insects and false scale insects, get rid of which by rubbing the stems and leaves with spice-garlic infusion.

Also, a fat woman can be attacked and spider mites , gradually wrapping a cobweb around the plant and sucking out all the vital juices from it.

The root of the money tree can be affected nematodes that are not difficult to see with the naked eye. Noticing such pests, it is necessary to immediately remove the affected parts of the plant.

Also, the tree of happiness can be attacked by aphids recommended to get rid of by special means sold in flower shops.

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Crassula, or crassula (Crassula) - a popular indoor plant, belongs to the Crassula family. More than 300 species are found in nature. The most common succulents are annuals and perennials. herbaceous plants and shrubs.

The fat woman is not whimsical in care and is very popular among flower growers. "Money tree" is found in so many homes. In offices, one might say, a necessary attribute, like a hole punch or a kettle.

People believe that the "money tree" is well aware of the financial situation of the owners and can attract wealth. In Feng Shui, this tree is given a lot of attention. Where should it be, what kind of ribbon should it be tied with, and so on. We will leave this question to the Feng Shui sites. Let's return to the plant and consider how to properly care for the flower. After all, if you take care of it incorrectly, then it will wither away, and what prosperity after that!

The fat woman belongs to the genus Crassulus. These are the most diverse plants that can be. Even aquarium plants belong to this genus. Consider the care of the most popular plant of this genus - the tree-like fat woman. The fat woman belongs to succulents. Even a novice florist who does not have any experience in growing indoor plants will have no trouble caring for a plant.

Location and lighting

Indoors, the fat woman should be placed on the southeast windows, as even Feng Shui recommends. Direct sunlight should be avoided, from this the leaves will turn red, wither and fall off. The leaves of the "money tree" can also fall off from a lack of fresh air.

In summer, Crassula can be taken out to the balcony, where she will be quite comfortable, besides, fresh air will only benefit. In winter, it is better to move the plant to the south side.

Watering a flower

On very hot days, water twice a week. At normal temperatures, once is enough. Carefully observe the earthy clod, do not let it dry out much, but do not flood it either. It is very important not to flood the fat woman, and at the same time, so that the earth does not dry out in any way. Perhaps this is the most important moment when caring for Crassula. In winter, the flower needs to be watered even less often - about once every two weeks.

Temperature for a fat woman

In spring and summer optimum temperature the content of the fat woman will be 20-25 degrees. In summer, it is advisable to take out the crassula outside, the plant needs fresh air. The most suitable temperature in autumn and winter is 15 degrees or less, but not lower than 4 degrees. A fat woman can also overwinter at room temperature, but in this case, it is highly likely that her leaves will begin to fade and fall off.

Important! The fat woman should not be placed near batteries and heating appliances.

Plant nutrition

You can feed the flower in the summer, twice a month will be enough. Good fertilizer for cacti and succulents. The rest of the time, the fat woman needs to be fed only once a month, and the concentration of the fertilizer should be diluted twice. Top dressing should only be applied to moist soil, so feed Crassula after watering.

Crassula transplant

It is not recommended to transplant a fat woman often. It is necessary to transplant a flower only if it has grown strongly or it is necessary to divide the bush, at least once every 2-3 years. Transplanting a fat woman is best done in the spring. For this, the usual purchased land for cacti and succulents is suitable.

Note! Remember to take care of good drainage.

The fat woman is propagated by dividing the bush or cuttings, and seeds.

Reproduction by cuttings

When propagated by cuttings, they are planted in water to germinate the roots. For faster root formation, charcoal can be added to the water. If desired, the cuttings can be immediately rooted in the ground, but it is still better to germinate them first in the water. After the cuttings of Crassula give roots, they are planted in small pots with soil from leafy and soddy soil, with the addition of sand in equal proportions. Further, pots with small crassulas must be kept at a temperature of 16-18 degrees. Watering is carried out once a day. This is the most common and easiest way to breed a fat woman.

Reproduction by seeds

Propagation by seeds is less common among flower growers, although care for germinated seeds is exactly the same as for cuttings.

It turns out that the fat woman can bloom, but this phenomenon is quite rare. Even experienced florists can't always get the Money Tree to bloom. If you have never seen how beautiful white flowers bloom on your plant, then most likely the problem lies in the lack of illumination of the fat woman. Especially often Crassula begins to bloom during its active growth.

So that the fat woman has a beautiful and decorative look, it is necessary to form its crown. To do this, you need to prune heavily overgrown tree branches. The cut must be carried out so that four leaves remain on the branch.

Diseases and pests

In the event of damage to the Crassula by a spider mite, a barely noticeable web is formed on its leaves and stem. In such a situation, a soap solution or medicinal preparations Fufanon, Fitoverm will help.
When the scale insect is damaged, yellow and brown spots appear on the leaves. It is necessary to treat a fat woman in the same way as with the defeat of a spider mite.
If the plant is affected mealybugs, then it is necessary to carry out medical procedures with a solution laundry soap, and if it does not help, then you need to use insecticides. You can also try to get rid of the worm with a piece of cotton dipped in alcohol.

The greatest danger to the fat woman is an excess of moisture. If the soil is too moist, then the roots and even the base of the trunk may rot.
If the fat woman does not have enough moisture, then the leaves in this case may become lethargic.
If you water the fat woman cold water, then the leaves may even crumble.
Crassula does not tolerate drafts, because of them the leaves can dry out and fall off.
It is impossible for direct sunlight to fall on the bottom (base) of the fat woman.

The healing properties of the fat woman

Fat woman according to Chinese Feng Shui brings good luck and success in financial affairs. In addition, Crassula is a symbol of wealth, not without reason is it called the Money Tree. But in addition to Feng Shui, the fat woman has healing properties: it purifies the air, relieves stress and tension, improves the microflora, which reduces pathogenic formations in the room. All this in general has a positive effect on human health.

Growing a fat woman at home (video)

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Undoubtedly, many people and families have a flower at home called a money tree! I would like to share my experience with this wonderful plant. It all started with the fact that I had a small leaf on a branch of a money tree. Putting it in a jar of water, I decided that it would just give roots and I would plant it in a pot...

The result was disastrous. I put it in the shade and did not change the water, this profitable flower only needs pure water and almost pure relationship! Well, anyway, let's move on! I decided not to experiment and bought a flower already planted in a pot, about which they say that it will undoubtedly bring good luck and profit to the house.

It had appetizing leaves pleasant to the touch and strong, but for some reason the whole of the wounded trunk, the ground was wet, but it smelled of mold and some other specific smells ... Of course, this didn’t bother me much! But in vain ... The thing is that plants can also catch cold and get sick, and even chronic diseases and this is all from improper care and attitude to the flower as if it were alive - in fact, it is already alive.

I watered it steadily, it stood in the sun and I already began to think that soon my money tree would be climatized and would start .. as it would start to bring... Within a week, its leaves began to fall off, I rushed around for advice, bought various bait and chemicals, even transplanted, on the advice of friends, into another pot ... all in vain, my flower was melting before my eyes and as a result I was left without a money tree once again!

As a result, I came to the conclusion that I need to approach this issue more seriously and began to intensively look for a person who has this plant and flower in perfect order! As a result, I achieved my goal and received a lot of different instructions and recommendations on growing and caring for a cheap flower !

Here's what they told me:

Firstly, I paid three thousand rubles for a sprout to be cut off from a tree. After that, I had to wait 5 days so that my grandmother, the owner of the flower, would “ask” her pet that a part of his family was required! I was happy to carry home a small offshoot of a flower in a newspaper! Then everything happened as follows:

I washed the whole pot completely and poured clean earth and planted this sprout there.
Then the next day he gave it along with the pot to the former owner, and she, in turn, took it to the one from whom this future tree was taken away ...
A week later, on a sunny day, I was already picking up, I must say enough, such a strong sprout!

Grandma also said to me:

On sonny, treat him like good friend that he does not need anything except clean settled water.
You should wash his leaves at least once a month and just stroke him, gently of course.
Every Sunday, try to loosen the ground at the same time, it is advisable to do it only for me alone, so that the flower gets used to it!
Like, if you want to attract luck and financial opportunities open up in you, then do good to this flower!
This says that he is now small and weak, and in a year you yourself will not notice that you have become attached to the plant and you will not feel how, relative to today, your financial situation has improved ....

So, my dear readers, it has improved, yes! And I take care of the flower every day, and every other day, and sometimes it even seems that he is glad of every meeting with me. just like a granny on her healthy, just a huge bush hung a whole garland of various money! That's it! Believe it or not, but there is something mysterious about it!

How to care for a money tree?

Of course, you need to start with planting a plant. The fat woman has an amazing ability to reproduce. From the sheet very quickly you will get a new one. mature plant. What can we say about shoots that can sprout roots even in the air.

But if you want not ordinary indoor flower standing on the windowsill of the house, and a magical talisman, you will have to take into account an important feature - you will have to pluck a leaf or stalk of a fat woman secretly (in other words, steal it) or get ready to buy a plant. Let them dry before planting for a couple of hours. In order for the plant to take root better, cover the pot with the cutting with something like a cap made of transparent film, you can also use an ordinary glass for this purpose, and do not forget to ventilate daily.

The fat woman is capable of her fleshy, round leaves accumulate and radiate favorable energy. .

Here are a couple of tricks that should strengthen and increase your material profit. Before planting, just put a coin in the pot. And in new year's eve, probably the most magical night of the year, be sure to hang the branches of the tree with coins. You can use when decorating money made of chocolate in shiny wrappers, which are hung from branches on yellow or red ribbons. Even if there is no profit, then the hope for success and well-being in life is guaranteed to you, and this is so great!

To grow a money tree, one of the main conditions is a large number of sunlight. This plant comes from the distant savannas of Africa, so the dry air in the apartment and the sun's rays are not afraid of it. Take the fat woman out into the fresh air in the summer.

Do not forget to sometimes turn the pot with the plant, otherwise the crown, having lost its balance, will fall. Even if such an incident happens, do not worry, because it is easily fixable. Just remove the branches that are damaged and return the plant back to the pot, you can tie the stem of the fat woman with a bandage to the sticks located near the plant.

If you grow the plant correctly, the shoots quickly reach a significant development in general, so cut them off as soon as the first three or four nodules appear, and also if they are very close to each other, because after some time the distance between the leaves will increase. Sometimes very large leaves can grow, in which case you will need to remove them, also cut the leaves at the base, or if there are damaged ones. in order to change appearance young plant, cut it in early spring, just do not damage the nodules, make cuts on top of the nodules. Most often, it is not necessary to wrap the wire around, since the desired shape can be achieved by cutting. Do not keep the fat girl in too shaded places.

Even in summer, a fat woman will feel great at high temperatures. But in winter, high temperatures (above fifteen degrees) are not desirable. Since the plant needs rest before the onset of spring.

During the growing season, the plant needs abundant watering, but do not overdo it. On the contrary, in winter, be careful to water only when the soil is dry. Well, stagnation of water is unacceptable, since the roots begin to rot and, as a result, the death of the plant. To avoid this, when planting, make good drainage from expanded clay at the bottom of the pot. Remember: just save a fading plant, but if you flooded, you can only take a cutting to start all over again.

Do not forget to feed the plant during the active growing season once a month. Otherwise, the crown will become sparse, and the leaves will be small and it will simply be a pity to look at the tree. You will need regular liquid plant food.

Only after the pot becomes cramped for the plant, proceed to transplant it. Prepare a mixture of soil for transplanting from light soddy or leafy soil, also add clay and sand.

Blooming "money maiden" for good luck?

to achieve flowering, it is necessary that the tree be at least 10 years old, "growth" of at least 70 cm, COLD wintering with little or no watering and in the shade (on the verge of survival). + cramped pot. If SO overwinter, and transplant in the spring, fertilize and in the sun - it will bloom!

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I want to talk about diseases and treatment of plants, about medicinal properties money tree.

The money tree is one of the most resistant to diseases and pests. Thanks to its unpretentiousness and endurance, it lives for a very long time and becomes even more beautiful over the years.

Diseases and treatments.

The main danger for crassula (money tree) is excess moisture. , which leads to decay of the root system and the base of the trunk. In this case, the plant can be saved only by rooting its healthy part, and discarding everything else.

If you notice that the leaves are softer than usual, turn pale or have brown spots, do not delay, but immediately carefully remove the money tree from the pot and check for rotten roots. If the roots are rotten, cut them off and sprinkle charcoal and let the root system dry out a bit.

It is better to water the plant not abundantly, but more often and only when the soil dries out - check by lowering your finger 2 phalanges into the ground. A fat woman is a succulent, they love watering with warm settled water

Insufficient watering in the summer when it is dry and hot ... In this case, the leaves of the fat woman dry and fall off. Another reason when the fat woman "money tree" falls off is watering the plant with cold water from the tap. Water the fat girl, like any other plant, you need settled water at room temperature.

feed young plant they start about a month and a half after transplantation and not too much. And adult plants can be fertilized no earlier than 2 weeks after transplantation

You can spray only with settled water so that white spots do not form on the leaves.

If the fat woman's trunk stretches and looks ugly , then such a plant clearly needs more intense lighting. Find a place for the plant where it will receive enough light, but you should not put it under the scorching sun - in summer it is better to shade it, and from time to time turn the pot around its axis so that the fat woman grows evenly. Another reason why Crassula can stretch is abundant watering in winter with insufficient light. If there are problems with space on the windowsill, you can put our pet in the back of the room, but illuminate it with a fluorescent lamp for 3-4 hours a day at a distance of 50-60 cm .

The branches of the fat woman stretch out and grow only upwards ... Too long branches are better not to cut, but to pinch (nails at the base of the nearest leaves). There will be a scar in place of the pinch, and several branches will begin to grow at once. That is, after such a procedure, your fat woman will begin to bush, and not climb up. If you still cut the plant, then slices sprinkle crushed activated carbon or ground cinnamon.

The plant grows quickly and beautifully, but white dots appear on the leaves ... White spots for a fat woman are normal. This is something like stomata through which moisture evaporates. They can appear when waterlogging of the soil or air occurs, and will disappear if you adjust the watering.

The leaves and trunk on the money tree begin to turn red ... Reddening of the leaves indicates that the plant was in direct sunlight. It's not scary, you can just shade the fat woman a little ..

When transplanting, it turned out that the roots braided the whole lump , and the earth has compacted to a state that is no longer washed out, only the transshipment of this “stone” remains.

Take out the fat girl and put it in for a while warm water so that the old soil softens and crumbles. After all the soil has fallen behind, inspect the roots for damaged or rotten ones, lower them into water with a dissolved act. charcoal to prevent decay. You can dip them in the root for better rooting. Then plant in a pot bigger size. After transplanting, you can not water for a week and 2 weeks after transplanting - do not fertilize.

The plant also does not tolerate drafts. , as the leaves dry and fall off from them.

Appeared on a fat woman white coating on leaves , looks like dandruff, and pours in all directions. Some leaves dry and fall off, look like they have been dipped in sugar ...

It could be a tick infestation. To check, you need to remove the plaque from the leaves and rub it between your fingers. If the smell of mold appears, then this is a fungal disease and fungicidal agents (Fitosporin, Fundazol) will be needed. If there is no smell, then these are pests and it will be necessary to treat the fat woman with insecticides (Fitoverm, Aktara, Aktellik, Intavir, etc.).

mealybug remove them with a stick or cotton swab dipped in 60 ° alcohol or soapy water. or treat the plant with systemic insecticides for succulents.

Medicinal properties of the "money tree":

Substances that the money tree secretes improve the air environment . Purifying the air, money tree helps to relieve fatigue, stress, has a beneficial effect on the human body .
Like many succulents, such as aloe, kalanchoe, fat woman "money tree" is used as treatment plant . Its juice has bactericidal and antiviral properties. Thanks to these properties, a whole leaf, cut lengthwise, or a slurry of leaves used to treat boils, cuts and wounds.

With the appearance of herpes (in the nose or on the lips) immediately pick off the leaf of the plant, wash it well, remove the film on one side and apply the juicy pulp to the rashes. For 2-3 days, herpes disappears.

The bactericidal properties of the juice of the leaves of the fat woman are used in the treatment of throat diseases (tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis, pharyngitis) . In this case, in addition to medical methods of treatment, they chew a clean leaf of a fat woman (chew 14 leaves 2-3 times a day), which allows you to quickly cope with the disease.

For inflammation of the gums chew the leaves of the fat woman, holding the gruel in the mouth.

If you moisten the juice of a fat woman insect bite (bees, wasps, mosquitoes) , then the itching and pain stops.

If you worried about CORN , take a homemade flower of a fat woman, it is also called a “tree of happiness”, “money tree”, “cornflower”. You need to clean a thick leaf, removing a thin whitish film from it, tie it to a corn for the night. Do the procedure several times, and the corn will disappear.

Tie the crushed leaves of the crassula to the night injured joint - helps very quickly.

Bruises, sprains: Moisten the juice of the leaves with a bandage and apply to the damaged joint or muscle, cover with cellophane, fix with a bandage. Keep it on for 2-3 hours, changing the bandage 2-3 times a day.

Arthritis of the joints of the fingers: Rub the juice of the plant into the joints at night.

Burns: Put the cut leaves on the sore spot, secure with a bandage. Change leaves as they dry.

Tincture from a fat woman at varicose veins veins rub painful areas: 0.5 liter jar with a lid, fill with whole leaves and young twigs for 2/3 of the volume, pour vodka to the top, cork and let it brew for 3-4 weeks in a dark place. The same tincture can be used for compresses with swelling, pain in the joints and muscles.

Ingrown nail: Attach a cut sheet to the inflamed area of \u200b\u200bthe nail roller, cover it with cellophane, and fix it with a plaster. Change the sheet as it dries. After the inflammation stops and the nail plate softens, try to remove the ingrown nail area.

You can infusion of a fat woman flush eyes for conjunctivitis , gargle with sore throat.

Douching with warm infusion of bearberry brings relief for women with inflammation and whites .

Use the fat woman "money tree" and in the treatment of kidneys. A tablespoon of leaves is crushed, poured with two glasses of boiling water and kept in a steam bath for 15-20 minutes, after which they insist for at least an hour and take this infusion 20 minutes before meals, 1 tablespoon three times a day.

To heal a stomach ulcer , it is necessary to eat every morning on an empty stomach, without drinking anything, 2 leaves of the money tree. You can have breakfast in an hour. Of course, you need to follow a diet.

With exacerbation of hemorrhoids A money tree will also help. Wash 3-4 leaves, squeeze out the juice, mix it with liquid petroleum jelly. After emptying the intestines, wash yourself with cold water, soaked in the prepared ointment with a cotton swab, generously lubricate the hemorrhoidal bumps. After the procedure lie down for 20 minutes. The procedure is repeated 2-3 times a day until recovery.

The same ointment treat cervical erosion . The tampon is impregnated with ointment and inserted overnight into the vagina.

The money tree is considered an effective wealth talisman. It can be grown, or you can put a symbolic tree in the house. Regardless of which option you choose, the most important thing to change before using such a talisman is internal installation: move from the line of poverty to the line of prosperity. These two roads are separated by only one step. And this step is your choice. For a moment, forget that right now you do not have the money you need to buy what you have long dreamed of. Just imagine that what you want is already in your hands. At the same moment, your talisman will start working - which will open the doors to real wealth for you.

"Live" money tree

Crassula, or fat woman - a tree with "fat" leaves resembling coins, symbolizes prosperity in finances. IN Chinese philosophy he is endowed with the magical ability to attract money for hundreds and hundreds of years. It is believed that you need to buy the smallest. Exactly: small plant will attract more money. Why? It's simple: as the fat woman grows and gains natural strength, she will gradually establish an energy connection with the owner of the house. This connection is no less important than the very presence of a tree in the house.

But even better, experts say, is not to buy a fat woman at all, but to take a sprout from a tree that has been grown and which is located in the house of acquaintances who are well-off financially and have success in business that allows them to earn quite a lot. Even a small offshoot will already be charged with financial energy, which will actively attract money. Metal coins must be placed at the bottom of the pot. The color of the pot also matters: it should be red. This color symbolizes any positive movement, including cash flows. Red color will enhance the energy of the plant itself.

Read more about the signs and proper care of the tree so that it brings prosperity to the house,.

Symbolic tree to attract money

An amulet made of semi-precious stones will also attract money, on the branches of which coins with holes are attached. A money tree made with one's own hand will also have financial energy. Only everything needs to be done correctly and put the "money bag" where it should be.

For this, you will need tree branches, everyday coins and “feng shui” ones with square holes. You can also hang gold jewelry. They are fastened with wires, and then "planted" in a pot, like a real one. Paper bills are also hung up, which are folded into tubes and tied with red ribbons. By the way, one should not forget to spend this money periodically, and hang "fresh" ones on a tree.

So that there is no stagnation in the successful movement of finances. And so that there are no “extra” expenses, they plant a wise owl on the branches. Money will also be attracted by a photograph of a tree on which coins are attached.

How to maintain a money tree

The symbolic practice of Feng Shui mastering the space gives instructions for the proper arrangement of the money tree. The place for the location of the pot with it is the southeastern part of the apartment, the purpose of which is precisely to attract wealth. A decorative fountain can enhance the energy of the talisman - a strong activator.

If we are talking about a fat woman, then it cannot be placed where the TV or some other Appliances. They divert energy "on themselves" and the tree will get nothing. The same negative properties in relation to a living plant are possessed by radio and mobile phones, computers. In the zone, the crassula should settle on the southeast or south window. She likes a lot of light, but not direct sunlight.

The tree should not be forgotten to be watered, and also to wipe its leaves from dust, which "eats" monetary energy. In summer, the tree is watered as the soil dries. However, high humidity is not necessary. But with the onset of cold weather, the earth should be dry, and watering once every two months is enough. The fat woman loves fresh air, so ventilate the room in which she lives. As it grows, it should be transplanted into a larger pot.

Special notes on the care of the money tree

The money tree actually becomes a member of the family, because it helps his finances. That is why every Wednesday you should tell him about the expenses that are coming and about what the money is for.

And, of course, thank him for successful finances. From each amount that is earned, you need to put it near the tree. Namely - a metal, not a paper bill, because metal is a strong energy drink. Another ritual enhances energy: counting the leaves (this can be done when they are rubbed), as if it were money.

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