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- Maintain Chinese money tree - tips for proper care
- How is the Chinese money tree properly poured?
- Is fertilization necessary?
- Does a Chinese money tree have to be cut?
- When will I repackage?
- Which diseases and pests occur?
- Is the Chinese money tree hardy?
- Tips
The Chinese money tree is quite modest in terms of its care
Maintain Chinese money tree - tips for proper care
Despite the name equality, the Chinese money tree is not the money tree (Crassula), which is pulled as a succulent in the room. The Chinese money tree (Pilea peperomioides) belongs to the nettle family. Tips for the care of the foliage plant also called Upfopanze.
How is the Chinese money tree properly poured?
The plant needs little water. Casting takes place only when the uppermost layer of the substrate has completely dried out. The root ball should never be completely dry, waterlogging is also not tolerated.
If possible, use rainwater and never pour the water directly onto the leaves.
Is fertilization necessary?
In the first year and after repotting the Chinese money tree is not fertilized. Later, give him some liquid fertilizer every two to three weeks. Give less than recommended on the package.
Does a Chinese money tree have to be cut?
Basically, the cutting is not necessary. However, the plant tends to age in old age. Then a pruning is recommended.
If you occasionally cut off the young shoots, the shoots branch better and the plant gets a more compact overall shape.
It is cut in early spring.
When will I repackage?
Wrap the Chinese money tree in spring. Since the roots are very tender, you must be careful.
Which diseases and pests occur?
Losing the Chinese money tree leaves, it is usually a location error. The plant is then too dark or the roots are too wet.
Gray mold occurs especially in damp locations. Spider mite infestation, on the other hand, is noticeable in dry places.
Is the Chinese money tree hardy?
The Chinese money tree is not hardy and must be wintered indoors. Either set it up at room temperature or bring it to a cooler place where temperatures of about 12 degrees Celsius prevail.
Cold storage makes it possible to achieve a flowering of the Chinese money tree in rare cases.
Tips
The name "Ufopflanze" owes its name to the Chinese money tree. They look a bit like UFOs. Since they also resemble the leaves of the money tree, probably the name Chinese money tree has developed.