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Why the Money Tree Dies, Breaking at the Root: A Common Problem That Is Easy to Fix
10.02.2023 00:30
Updated: 13.04.2023 23:17
The money tree is often relegated to second place, believing that it "will grow anyway." Yes, this plant is unpretentious, very patient with the lack of care from the owner, and is able to withstand any blows of fate. Except for one.
There is a mistake in care that leads to the death of the fat woman. One fine day, the owner discovers that his tree has fallen because the trunk has broken at the root.
Why does the fat woman die?
The trunk of the money tree breaks because it has rotted inside. This happens due to excess moisture. Overwatering is the most common cause of death of this plant. Its roots begin to rot, then the putrefactive processes move to the trunk.
When the trunk completely rots inside, it is unable to support the heavy crown and breaks. To prevent this from happening, you should properly care for the fat woman.
Care instructions
The fat woman is a succulent. A plant that accumulates moisture in thick leaves and can withstand prolonged drought. But it does not tolerate constant moisture well.
Representatives of the species have a special structure of leaf and stem tissues in which they accumulate moisture. They come from regions with arid climates.
In countries where precipitation regularly falls, people think that plants cannot live without water. Therefore, inexperienced gardeners often water the fat plant so that it does not dry out. And it suffers precisely from watering.
When growing this flower, you can achieve complete drying of the soil ball and nothing will happen.
Of course, you shouldn't let it dry out too often. But if you're not sure whether the soil in the pot is dry enough, it's best to wait a few days before watering.
It is also important to remember: you cannot plant a small plant in a large pot. It will not have enough root system to completely wrap around the earthen lump, and the small above-ground part consumes little water. Therefore, moisture will stagnate in the soil, fungi will begin to actively develop there, which can lead to rotting of the roots, and later the trunk.
In winter, the plant slows down its growth and is in a dormant period, so it needs to be watered rarely. With the onset of active growth in the spring, the frequency of watering increases.
But it is best to focus on the soil. If it has dried out to half the pot, you can water it.
You can easily check this with a wooden skewer. Just stick it into the soil to the bottom, hold it for a couple of seconds and take it out. Wet soil will stick to the skewer, but dry soil will not.
