How to prepare soil for the fortune tree?

Suitable soil requirements for the fortune tree

When planting money trees, you need to choose loose, breathable, fertile and slightly acidic soil. The plant can only grow vigorously in such a soil environment. If the soil is too sticky or alkaline, the roots will have difficulty breathing, which will hinder growth and cause many growth problems, such as yellow leaves, dry leaves or root rot.

How to prepare soil for fortune tree

1. Garden soil + base fertilizer + coarse sand + coal slag

The soil for the money tree can be prepared by mixing garden soil, base fertilizer, coarse sand, and coal slag in the ratio of 6:2:2:2. The coal slag can play a supporting role, increase the air permeability of the soil, and prevent the soil from becoming compacted.

2. Garden soil + manure + coarse sand + peanut cake

There are many ways to prepare the soil for the money tree. You can mix six parts of garden soil, two parts of manure, two parts of coarse sand and one part of peanut cake. This kind of soil contains more nutrients, can meet the growth needs of the money tree, and is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

How to change the soil of the fortune tree

1. Remove from the pot and trim the roots: Before changing the soil for the money tree, cut off the water in advance to make it easier to remove from the pot. After removing from the pot, loosen the soil at the roots and then trim the roots, cutting off all the old, dead and rotten roots. The pruned wounds should be disinfected and dried in the sun, and then buried in the soil after the wounds are dry.

2. Planting in pots: All the original potting soil should be replaced and new soil should be prepared. After the soil is prepared, it can be planted in pots. When putting in the soil, put in some soil first, then put in the plant, let the roots stretch out, then fill the soil and compact it. Note that it is necessary to water it thoroughly in time to make the roots and soil wet, and place it in a ventilated and semi-shaded place.