Product Description:
According to the NASA clean air study money plant is listed as one of the top 10 air-filtering plants as it kills the harmful toxins present in the atmosphere. It is also considered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. There is a belief that it brings wealth and abundance to the house, so mostly the householders grow them at home indoors. When it comes to our homes, we try everything to make it beautiful and revive the maximum positive energy in every corner of the house. We all love greenery and try to furnish the open spaces of our front yards and backyards with fresh plants. Plants are loved because of the uncountable benefits they shower on us but also the rejuvenating aura they create. Money plants are both indoor and outdoor plants that according to Vastu and Feng Shui, kept anywhere will fill the house with prosperity and wealth. Vastu shastra states that the south-east direction is that of planet Venus. Lord Ganesha, who is known as the remover of obstacles, is the God of the south-east direction. This is a sign of removing obstacles from your financial well-being. Both Lord Ganesha’s presence and the planet Venus are auspicious signs which bring good wealth.
Sunlight:
Money tree plants like a mix of direct and indirect sunlight. As with most houseplants, too much direct sun can scorch the leaves, so to achieve the right balance with your money tree, you might want to turn or rotate it regularly for more even light distribution, just don’t move it all over the place, so as to disturb it too much.
Soil:
It’s important that you maintain nutrient-rich potting soil with good drainage.
Water:
The golden money plant loves watering, but make sure to avoid overwatering. You can water regularly during summers but gradually reduce during winters. Water the plant when the top of the soil is totally dry. Mist the plants roots to see better growth.
Temperature and Humidity:
Money tree plants do best in warmer environments, so you’ll want to keep them in an area that’s between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. But, the good news is, money trees are also pretty flexible and forgiving—they can still handle temperatures that go 10 degrees below or above that ideal range. As far as humidity goes, money trees thrive with extra moisture, so make sure you mist your plant regularly. putting your money tree plant on a pebble tray to increase humidity in the winter.
Fertilizer:
Use nitrate base fertilizer The soil Ph should range from 6-7.5 You should never fertilize just after the trimming process. Fertilize the plant in the evening or in a shady area.
Pruning and Trimming of Money Plant:
If you do not prune your money plant, it will grow very long. To maintain the size of your money plant, carefully prune the plant each year.
- Remove dry or yellow or dead leaves and branches to keep the money plant healthy and prevent the tree from wasting energy on a dead branch.
- Cutting the tips of the growing branches prevent the money tree from growing taller, after it reaches the height you want and to encourage new branches and more dense foliage.
- Continue cutting the extra leaves and branches to keep plant in shape. Cut about 1/3rd of a stem at 45 degree angle.
Potting:
The size of the pot always depends on the size of plants. It is better to opt for heavy or big pots because in future the plant will grow and would require repotting. And also in small pots, the growth would be restricted.
Pruning
Remove yellow or dying leaves, and plant debris to encourage better-growing conditions. While pruning, always use clean utensils.
