What to do if the lucky tree grows too tall (how to control the growth of the lucky tree grown indoors)

Understand the reasons for the growth of lucky trees

1. The light is too dim

   Although the lucky tree is slightly tolerant of partial shade, it craves full sunlight.

If it is placed in a dimly lit location indoors for a long time, the branches and leaves will not be able to carry out photosynthesis, and over time they will become too tall. In severe cases, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

2. Too much nitrogen fertilizer

Although the chance of the lucky tree blooming is not high, it still has the physiological organs for flowering .

If too much nitrogen fertilizer is used for maintenance for a long time, it will hinder the development and maturation of the reproductive organs, which will cause the branches and leaves to grow too long over time, and in severe cases it will reduce the ability to resist pests.

3. Lack of pruning

   When the lucky tree enters the growth stage, its branches and leaves tend to grow too long. If it is not properly pruned and maintained for a long time, its ornamental performance will be reduced, and in serious cases, its normal breathing ability will be hindered.

Secondly, solve the problem according to the specific cause.

1. Adequate lighting

   Since the lucky tree likes a sunny growing environment, it should be placed on a south-facing balcony or in a location with the most light indoors.

   After sufficient sunlight exposure, the plant is continuously promoted to carry out photosynthesis, thereby promoting the thickening of branches and trunks and avoiding the phenomenon of excessive growth. In addition, appropriate shading maintenance is required in summer.

2. Reasonable fertilization

   The lucky tree needs to consume a variety of nutrients to grow, and it is recommended to use nutritious cake fertilizer and water for maintenance .

Choose spring and autumn, as well as summer when the temperature is low, and use clean water to mix the cake fertilizer. Apply it once every 35 days. Do not fertilize too frequently.

3. Timely pruning

   After the lucky tree goes through a growth period, the branches on the plant will grow luxuriantly and need to be properly pruned, such as long branches, dense branches, diseased branches, etc. This way, the long growth can be artificially controlled and the ornamental performance can be improved at the same time.

Finally, in addition to the above steps, you should also pay attention to the following aspects when caring for the lucky tree.

Proper watering

   Although happiness likes a humid growing environment, the roots are particularly averse to waterlogging in the soil. If it is overwatered, the root tissue will rot, and over time it will cause the plant to wither and die.

Therefore, appropriate watering is needed. Watering and maintenance can only be carried out after the soil surface becomes dry and white. In summer, the humidity can be increased by spraying water on the leaves.