Crassula

Who among us does not dream of peace and happiness in the home, of prosperity and well-being? Most likely, this is why we, consciously, guided by the teachings of Feng Shui, or subconsciously, when choosing indoor plants for our home, pay attention to Crassula.

This plant attracts:

• original round shape
• ability to grow rapidly
• endurance
• unpretentiousness

And also the fact that the fat plant is resistant to diseases and pests rarely attack it.

How to attract success to your home, or about the correct planting of a money tree

The second common name of the flower is money tree; popular rumor says that the more the tree grows and the thicker its leaves become, the faster the wallets of its owners are filled with banknotes.

It is not recommended to buy an adult fat plant; you need to grow it yourself. First of all, choose which one species is more suitable for you, buy a small shoot, or borrow from friends and relatives.

You don’t need to worry too much about the soil; you can buy one designed for cacti, but a regular one taken from a summer cottage will do just fine.

The shoot can be immediately planted in the ground, or germinated in water, information on how plant and replant correctly You can easily find Crassula in articles in the section dedicated to this plant.

Rules of care

Although the money tree is not a capricious plant, you should not ignore the recommendations for its cultivation:

• watering should be moderate
• during the rest period they should be made even rarer
• lighting should be bright, but without access to direct sunlight
• differences in day and night temperatures are allowed, even within ten degrees

How to properly form the crown of a money tree

This question is very important, because... All forms, except tree-like, with arbitrary growth, give rise to a bush. Start working on formation will be required from the very beginning of growth.

Read up on how to properly remove shoots to get the desired height. When the plant reaches 30 cm, it is recommended to pinch off the top; the side branches that begin to actively grow will become the base of the crown.

It is not recommended to allow the trunk to lean to one side - the roots of the crassula are weak and may not withstand the load created by heavy branches and leaves.

For uniform growth, the tree pot will need to be rotated periodically.

Is Crassula blooming?

It blooms, but rather in natural conditions. Achieve flowering It’s difficult in an apartment.

The necessary conditions will be:

• stable high temperature with moderate humidity
• enough light
• long daylight hours

Few flower lovers have had the opportunity to admire with their own eyes the amazingly beautiful white or pink flowers. But you shouldn’t rule out the possibility that you will be the next lucky person to whom the money tree will delight with its flowering.

And we will try to help you organize proper care.