How to plant a fat plant with cuttings without roots, with rooting, leaves, seeds
Crassula (crassula) is popularly known as "Money Tree" It is believed that this plant brings material well-being to the home. But this is not why gardeners love the flower. It reproduces easily, does not require special care and looks attractive.
Content:
- Description of the plant
- How to plant Crassula without roots
- Propagation by cuttings with preliminary rooting
- How to plant a money tree from a leaf
- Reproduction of Crassula by seeds
- How to plant a money tree according to the lunar calendar
Description of the plant
Crassula belongs to the family Crassulaceae and has more than 300 species of different sizes and shapes. They are united by fleshy leaves located crosswise along the stem.
In nature, the Crassula lives in the arid regions of Africa. Foliage that accumulates moisture helps it withstand such a climate. Wild varieties of the plant sometimes reach a height of several meters. For home gardening, shorter varieties are used.
Several types are popular in Russia Crassula, little similar to each other.
The most common is Crassula arborescens. This is what is commonly called the money tree.
The plant stretches upward to a height of up to 1.5 meters. Its resemblance to a tree is given by its green-brown stem, similar to a trunk up to 7 cm in diameter with several branches. The leaves are round or ovate with a shiny surface.The outer side is dark green or with a bluish tint. The inner one is reddish. The leaves are up to 8 cm long and up to 5 cm wide.
Crassula reaches its maximum size by 10 years. It also blooms at this age, although this rarely happens at home. The flowers are small, white at first, then turn a little pink.
Crassula easy to propagate at home; there are several planting methods:
- leaves
- cuttings
- seeds
How to plant Crassula without roots
To propagate a plant by cuttings, it is not necessary to keep them in water until roots appear. Crassula quickly takes root even without rooting.
It is enough to select a developed shoot about 10 cm in length, separate it from the stem and dry it for 24 hours. Such an event is best held in March-April.
The container for planting is of medium size. A drainage layer of pebbles is placed at the bottom of the pot. The soil is prepared from equal parts of garden soil and sand. The container is filled halfway with soil. Then a hole of suitable width is made in the soil and the cutting is inserted there. After this, add soil, leaving a couple of cm to the surface.
While the branch is taking root, it should not be watered too much, as soon as the soil surface is completely dry. If you overwater a cutting, it will rot.
Transplant Crassula You will be able to get a permanent position in a year. Before this, the pot with the plant cannot be moved to another place.
Propagation by cuttings with preliminary rooting
For faster development of Crassula, it is recommended to pre-root the cuttings in water. To do this, the lower leaves are broken off, and the stem is placed in a glass of a suitable size, filled with water to the middle.
The root is dissolved in the liquid and a twig is placed in the resulting mixture.It is strengthened so that it does not submerge under water.
Capacity with cuttings placed in a sufficiently lit room, but not in direct sunlight. If everything is done correctly, the root will appear after 2-3 weeks. After this, the fat plant is transplanted to a permanent place.
How to plant a money tree from a leaf
The Crassula leaf can also be planted directly in the ground or pre-soaked in water until the root appears. In any case, the leaf must be taken from the bottom of the stem. There the foliage is more developed. Then the prepared material is dried for 24 hours.
To root in water, take a small container and fill it with liquid with root roots diluted in it. Then they are immersed in the dish leaf no more than a centimeter. A wide glass is best suited for such purposes. It is important that the plant is in a bright room, but not exposed to direct sunlight.
When the roots appear, the leaf is transplanted into the soil in a small pot. In a month it will be possible to select a larger container.
When planting directly into the ground, take peat with sand. The mixture is moistened generously and a third of the leaf is placed in it. The future plant is covered with a glass jar to create a greenhouse effect for it.
The main thing is not to forget to periodically ventilate the sprout. Watering is repeated every time the soil surface dries out. It is important not to overwater the sprout to avoid rotting.
After rooting, the fat plant is transplanted into a new pot, where it will grow for a year. Until the plant reaches four years of age, it will have to be replanted annually. The same applies to reproduction cuttings.
But there is no need to replant an adult Crassula, they don’t like it.Therefore, the pot for it should be as wide and deep as possible, taking into account the rapid growth of the tree.
Reproduction of Crassula by seeds
This method is rarely used, since the vegetative method is much simpler and gives better results. Reproduction by seeds is preferred by breeders for breeding varieties and hybrids. But some amateur gardeners are not averse to experimenting.
Suitable soil for sowing is one part garden soil and 0.5 part sand. Seeds are laid on the surface and sprinkled with sand on top. The soil is watered abundantly and covered with a glass container or film.
The seedlings are periodically ventilated and watered so that the soil does not have time to dry out.
With proper planting and care, sprouts should emerge in 2-3 weeks. After this, they are dropped into soil made of humus turf and sand in proportions of 0.5 to 1 to 0.5 and left in a well-lit place.
When young plants reach a height of 5-7 cm, they are planted in separate small pots. While they take root, it is necessary to maintain the room temperature at 15-18 0C.
How to plant a money tree according to the lunar calendar
The influence of the phases of the moon on the well-being of plants has long been proven. Flower growers who trust the lunar calendar can boast of stronger and more beautiful flora. It is important to take into account the characteristics of each period in the month.
Waxing Crescent
A time of intense growth. You should not interfere with the life activity of the fat woman at this time. Trimming and transfer will not bring the desired results. But you can plant a new plant during this period. It will quickly stretch upward.
Full moon
The moon, like house flowers, is in its prime. They don't need any help to grow well.It is better not to carry out any manipulations with the money tree at this time, including planting and replanting.
Waning moon
The strength of the celestial body is in decline. Houseplants require special attention. Favorable time for purchase, transplantation and reproduction Crassulas.
New moon
This is not the right time to plant Crassula. During this period, the flower develops and grows poorly. The only worse conditions are periods of lunar and solar eclipses.
It is unknown how much the money tree affects the wealth of the family, but its other advantages are undeniable.
The plant propagates easily and takes root quickly. He does not require special care. Decorative qualities are highly valued Crassula.
If you form the crown correctly, it will look like a real small tree.
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Comments
My Crassula is already a large tree, which was once a small branch that I rooted and planted. From early spring to late autumn, the flower lives on the balcony and feels great. But in autumn and winter, due to heating, it sheds its leaves.
I have four fatworts growing on my windowsill, all small. The plant is unpretentious. I think that no one will have problems propagating this common succulent. Although you certainly need to know when it is better to plant and how.
It’s very interesting, here it’s called a crassula, and my mother said that our flower is called a money tree. Our flower grew big, but suddenly dried up, now I also learned how to root it correctly.
My fat one is several years old, I regret that I didn’t immediately start shaping the crown.Now it is too big to get the desired shape, but still I started cutting off the extra shoots.
I have had a fat plant on my windowsill for more than 20 years, and I planted it with a very small root, I thought that nothing would come of it, but now it’s just a window miracle, everything is in the same pot, it lives and multiplies, I put up stands because the stem is very thick and tends
Our fat plant grows quite successfully. We form the crown. Otherwise you will end up with a “sledge” and not a fat one! Are you forming? By the way, every family should have such a flower. This is the money tree...