In such a pot, the money tree will die: many do not pay attention to this nuance, but in vain

08.03.2023 21:49

The money tree, like other succulents, is famous for its unpretentiousness, so it can often be found on the windowsill of an amateur gardener.

However, there is one nuance that can ruin the plant. The detail concerns the choice of a pot for the "green pet".

Experienced gardeners always pay attention to the shape of the container. Crassula should not be grown in too deep pots, otherwise the slightest miscalculation with watering is fraught with the death of the plant.

In deep pots, all excess moisture accumulates at the bottom. It stays there for quite a long time, which is dangerous for the roots - they can start to rot. Excess moisture is harmful for many plants, and especially for succulents.

The money tree accumulates moisture in its fleshy leaves, so it can go for weeks without watering.

Money tree
Photo: © Belnovosti

When replanting a fat plant, you need to take a pot that is 1.5-2 cm wider than the previous one. If you use a pot that is too wide, you may have difficulties in controlling the process of filling it with moisture. And this is also fraught with overwatering of the soil.

Dmitry Bobrovich Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor