How to change the soil and pot of the fortune tree

Time to repot the fortune tree

The money tree needs to be repotted once every one to two years on average. Repotting in summer will greatly affect the growth of the plant. Therefore, the most suitable time to repot is spring and autumn, which can reduce the impact of repotting on the plant.

The role of changing soil and potting for the fortune tree

If the money tree has grown fully, there is no need to change to a larger pot. It is just that the soil in the original pot is insufficient in nutrients or the pot is already full of old roots. Repotting can be used to trim the roots and replace new culture soil.

The money tree likes a warm, humid, sunny or slightly shaded environment. After repotting, it needs to be placed in a cool environment for maintenance with proper ventilation.

How to change the soil and pot of the fortune tree

Step 1: Remove the pot

Stop watering the money tree for a week, remove the topsoil, cut off the rotten parts, sprinkle with carbendazim powder, and let it dry before potting it.

Step 1: Prepare the Soil

The best soil for the money tree is a mixture of garden soil, river sand and sawdust in a ratio of 3:1:1. When potting, place the plant in the center of the pot, taking care not to damage the roots.

Step 1: Planting

When potting the money tree, place the plant in the center of the pot, put the bulging part at the lower end halfway into the pot, and after fixing it, you can then fill the soil.

Maintenance points of fortune tree after soil change

1. Watering: Generally speaking, it is sufficient to water the plant thoroughly every 5 days after repotting. In the later stage, you can transition to watering it every 3 days. If you want to do a good job of moisturizing, you can also cover the roots of the money tree with plastic film.

2. Fertilization : The money tree does not need to be fertilized after repotting, because there is base fertilizer in the pot, which can meet its growth needs. Just use fertilizer after it resumes healthy growth.

3. Light : When caring for the money tree, you need to place it in a cool place first, and then gradually expose it to sunlight. Do not expose it to strong light too quickly to prevent the leaves from drying out.