How often should I water my indoor potted fortune tree? (How often should I water it indoors?)

Watering according to growth status

Throughout the year, in different seasons and climates, the growth state of the money tree is different, which is generally divided into the growth period and the dormant period.

According to its growth characteristics of liking high temperatures, the growth period is distributed in spring and summer. In autumn, the temperature drops and it gradually enters dormancy, and in winter it completely enters dormancy. Different growth states have different water requirements.

1. Growth period

   The demand for water is high during the growing period, but because the money tree is a flower plant with shallow roots, it is taboo to have waterlogging and excessive moisture in the soil.

Therefore, when entering the spring and summer growing season, you need to keep the soil moist. For example, when you see the soil surface is dry, you need to water it until the soil is thoroughly watered. When entering summer, you need to maintain humidity through air or leaf spraying.

2. Dormant period

   In fact, it is the period when the plant enters a slow growth state, and the demand for water will decrease, which is generally distributed in autumn and winter. At this time, the soil needs to be kept dry to safely pass the dormant period.

How to water?

In fact, there is no specific quantity. Just water the soil when you see the soil surface is dry. At the same time, pay attention to the drainage of water to avoid water accumulation and over-humidity.

In addition to watering, how else do you care for your indoor money tree?

1. Avoid sunlight in summer

   Although the money tree is in its growing season in summer, it needs proper shading care, such as moving it to a location indoors with scattered light for maintenance. Just avoid direct exposure to strong light. When autumn comes, you can move it outdoors.

2. Summer ventilation

   The fortune tree has extremely high requirements for ventilation and is not suitable for closed indoor spaces. If it is not ventilated in summer, the plant will easily have problems such as yellow leaves and bacterial infection.

Therefore, during the high temperatures in summer, ventilation time must be ensured to be no less than three hours per day.