What to do if the fortune tree grows too tall

1. Beheading

If the money tree grown indoors grows too tall, it will not only affect daily care, but will also be unsightly. It is necessary to directly saw off one-third of the trunk and apply a little carbendazim on the wound. Once the medicine is absorbed, you can seal the wound with wax to prevent infection. Water the plant after the soil is completely dry. New shoots will appear in 5-7 days.

2. Pruning and bud picking

If the trunk is not high, but only the branches are high, it means that it needs to be pruned. Shorten overly long branches and thin them out appropriately. When new branches grow out, cut off the top buds in time to control its height, which is also conducive to the germination of side branches.

3. Enhance lighting

If the money tree is placed in a dark place indoors for a long time, it will easily grow too tall. Even after pruning, it will still grow very tall. You can place it in a place with diffuse light, or expose it to light for a short period of time in the early morning when the sunlight is not strong.

4. Control fertilization

Another reason why the money tree grows too tall is too much nitrogen fertilizer. This is usually caused by excessive nitrogen fertilization. You can take the money tree out of the pot, wash the soil with water, dilute the fertilizer in it, or you can replace the soil with new one and replant it. Compound fertilizer should be used for daily fertilization, and nitrogen fertilizer should be strictly controlled.