Crassula propagation by leaf. What kind of soil and pot are needed? Soil selection and preparation

Crassula or Crassula, and also in a simple way “ Money Tree" is a succulent flower belonging to the Tolstyankov family. The genus numbers more than three hundred plant species. Crassula is native to Africa and southern Arabia.

Those who grow crassula when caring for it at home usually call it a money or coin tree.

General information

There are both wild and cultivated species various sizes, but all of them can be recognized by the cross-shaped placement of leaves on the branches. Naturally, a houseplant will not grow as big as a wild one, but over time it grows and also resembles a small tree.

The leaves of the flower are fleshy. The inflorescences are white or yellow in color, slightly tinged with blue or scarlet, but in room conditions Crassula almost never blooms.

This is very useful plant, which purifies the air from bacteria, viruses and fungi. Its leaves are used to relieve inflammation from insect bites, wounds or herpes. But you can’t eat the leaves because they contain a lot of arsenic.

According to legends, the fat woman attracts happiness and good luck, and also brings money. Another plant that attracts money and improves well-being is considered dollar tree zamioculcas.

Varieties and types

Among the many types of Crassula, the following can be distinguished:

Or ovoid - the type that is most often found in our apartments. When cared for at home, it grows up to one and a half meters, but this is a long process and more often we see much smaller money trees on window sills. It has green shiny leaves and the stem produces many shoots. Many varieties have been bred from this species that have become popular among flower lovers, for example, Crassula Minor, Hobbit, Sunset and others.

A bit like an oval. It has massive leaves, green in color with blue tint, a red stripe goes around the edge of the leaf.

It differs from the previous two species mainly only in the small size of the bush.

- creeping Crassula, which with its shoots resembles a moss. It grows a little more than 20 cm.

This is very beautiful view, having branching shoots. The leaves of this Crassula are decorated with scarlet spots, which have a purple color on the bottom of the leaf.

Crassula care at home

Most species of Crassula are not at all afraid of the sun and can withstand direct sunlight. Lack of lighting has a bad effect on Crassula: it begins to shed its leaves, and the shoots become too long.

Crassula is quite thermophilic and can easily withstand summer heat and placement near heaters in winter. But in winter period it can also be kept at a temperature of about 15 degrees, this will not harm the fat woman at all.

How often to water the fat plant in summer and winter

Crassula is not particularly sensitive to humidity. Dry air will not harm it, but too damp air can cause problems. Basically, caring for the fat plant at home only involves watering, wiping the leaves and fertilizing.

Many people ask the question “how to water the fat plant correctly?” In fact, there is nothing complicated. In summer, in the interval between waterings, you need to let the top ball of soil dry, and in winter, let the soil dry out a couple of centimeters. Since Crassula does not require much moisture, you can safely leave it at home when you go on vacation for a couple of weeks.

Fertilizer for Crassula

Also quite a frequently asked question is how to fertilize the fat plant? Fertilizing the plant is carried out in the spring-summer period once a month with a special fertilizer for cacti and succulents. In other seasons, fertilizer is not required.

Pot and soil for money tree

In order for the Crassula to form growing branches, it is important to start working on this when the flower is young (when pruning the shoots of old Crassulas, stumps are formed during the cuts, which affects the beauty of the flower).

First you need to choose a pot for the Crassula. When choosing it, it is important to take into account that in a vessel that is too deep, the root grows downward, and the stem tends too upward and becomes thin. This means you need to choose a shallow container that will ensure dense growth of the crown.

The composition of the soil for Crassula should include the proportion of humus and leaf soil, the proportion of sand and brick chips, three shares of turf land. Such soil for Crassula will be nutritious and conducive to growth.

Money tree pruning and crown formation

To form a beautiful tree you need to know how to prune a fat plant. When a young tree grows to 15 cm, pinch off a couple of top leaves. Now branching is formed there, that is, the number of leaves will double.

Crassula transplant

At home, crassula transplantation is carried out when the need arises. If within a year the rhizome has not filled the entire pot, then replanting is not necessary, but carrying out this process every couple of years increases the chance of Crassula flowering.

You need to place drainage in the container for replanting and, using the transfer method, move the plant with part of the old soil, and then add new soil. But if you want to have a small tree, then do not replant the fat plant at all, but only replace the top layer of the substrate.

What not to do

So, from the above, we can conclude what you should not do when caring for a fat woman.

Don't over-water it;
Do not plant in very deep pots;
Use light soil;
Don't overdo it with fertilizing;
Don't replant too often;
Restrain the willful growth of the plant;
Do not place Crassula in shady places.

Money tree propagation by seeds

To sow seeds, mix a share of leaf soil and half a share of sand. The containers are covered with glass and ventilated every day. In a couple of weeks, the seeds will germinate, and they will need to be planted at a distance of a centimeter between the plants in a container with the same soil as for sowing, only mixed with half a share of turf soil. These sprouts should be kept under indirect light.

When the seedlings grow up, they are planted in small pots with soil made of sand and a mixture of leaf and turf soil in equal proportions. Young Crassulas are kept at a temperature of about 17 degrees until they take root, and then placed where the flower will grow all the time.

Crassula propagation by cuttings

But the method of propagating crassula with leaves is more reliable and easier than with seeds.

To propagate Crassula from cuttings, you need to cut off large leaf or shoot, and sprinkle the cut area with crushed coal. Then the planting material is allowed to establish for a couple of days. To make roots appear, the cuttings are placed in water with diluted coal; you can also use sand with leaf soil for rooting.

When roots form, young fat plants are planted in the same soil as for sprouted seeds. Further care is carried out as for adult plants.

Diseases and pests

In general, the fat plant is resistant to diseases and pests, but if the conditions of detention are violated, it can be affected by various ailments.
Crassula suffers worst of all from waterlogging. The fat plant is affected by rot, the leaves become too soft, limp, wrinkled, and then the plant drops them.
Drafts are also the reason why Crassula leaves fall.
Sometimes pest damage occurs. Most often these are mealybugs and spider mites.
But there are also cases of red mite infestation, then the leaves of the fat plant begin to turn red.
And when scale insects appear, black spots appear on the leaves.
Preferred treatment for these diseases by special means designed for this purpose.

Before growing a plant such as crassula at home, many people wonder how to plant a money tree correctly?

What soil composition is needed for Crassula?

If you want to prepare the substrate yourself, the soil for the money tree should include 3 measures of sand, and 2 peat and leaf soil. To ensure good breathability, you can add disintegrants such as vermiculite and perlite.

ATTENTION! Crassula does not tolerate dense, poorly drained soil in which moisture constantly stagnates.

Learn more about how to plant a Money Tree in the video below:

How to grow a money tree correctly?

Crassula is very unpretentious plant, not requiring anything special.

However, by following certain rules, you can achieve good development and tree blossoms.

How often to water?

ATTENTION! Overwatering a plant is much more dangerous than underwatering it. Excess moisture will lead to the death of the Crassula.

How to water a Money Tree in the summer at home?

In summer, watering is required as the soil dries out, but no more than 1-2 times a week. If you suddenly forgot to water the tree, it’s okay - it tolerates drought perfectly.

In winter there is no need to water at all, especially if you keep Crassula in a cool room. You can lightly moisten the lump of earth at intervals of 30-40 days. If you overwater the plant, you may end up with root rot.

Where to place the pot?

Crassula loves light very much, but direct rays of the sun can cause burns on the leaves. Therefore, shading is required during the daytime.

You can place the Crassula directly on the windowsill on the east and west sides or slightly away from the south window.

Placement in the shade for example, on a north window, it will cause strong stretching of the stems.

According to Feng Shui, the money tree should be located in the south-eastern part of the house, to bring material abundance.

In winter, a period of rest should be ensured by lowering the temperature up to 8-13 degrees. Otherwise, the Crassula will begin to stretch out due to lack of light.

“Money is a very important thing. Especially when they are not there..."
Erich Remarque

Let's forget the word "no". The most important thing in attracting finance is the mood, the desire to see them and love them. Are you ready to become a wealthy person? So, it’s time to meet the money tree according to Feng Shui.

The archaic Chinese teaching will share with you a piece of its thousand-year experience in mobilizing wealth, tell you secrets about how to plant correctly and where it is better to place a tree to attract material well-being.

Folk signs claim that Crassula is called the money tree because of its coin-shaped leaves. In fact, the secret lies in their unique energy. They instantly absorb all the most useful substances, scrupulously preserving them in the leaves. They pass on the gift of accumulating everything valuable to their owner (if he sincerely cares about his pet).

All about the living money talisman

In all its diversity flora There is one small tree that has an impact on cash flow. This is what can change your life financially. Meet the Tree Crassula, also known as Cotyledon, Bear's Ear, Crassula or Money Tree.

Crassula. An unpretentious plant with an easy-going character, easy care. Small size, with original leaves, small, fleshy, shaped like coins.
But simply placing a purchased plant on a window is not suitable. In order for the luck of the money tree to be revealed to the owner, it is necessary to learn more about Crassula.

How to plant a money tree according to Feng Shui so that it attracts wealth:

How to plant a living talisman

Feng Shui recommends not to buy already ready plant(it cannot be bought for money at all). It is necessary for the money tree to absorb your energy so that it feels the sincere care of the owner. According to the rules of Feng Shui, you need to plant the Crassula yourself!
Before planting, you need to talk to the tree and ask for protection and welfare, and also promise that you will always take care of it, and in the future you should always talk to the tree.

Break off a leaf or stalk from an adult tree (it would be ideal if you do this secretly, without asking permission).
It is believed that a gifted money tree will not bring good luck to either its new owner or the donor.
Before planting the cuttings of a money talisman in the ground, keep the cutting in a glass of water for several days (so that it takes root).
Have a pot ready in advance. It should be wide and shallow. According to Feng Shui rules, the color of money is the suit of metal and earth. The whole range of brown and black. Red or burgundy. Silver or gold.
It must be planted (like all plants) on the waxing moon. Transplant day is Wednesday.

Important tip:
Before planting, activate the pot. At the bottom of the flowerpot, place several coins of the same denomination with the coat of arms facing up. It is best to use money from the country in which you live. It is advisable to have six or eight of them (to awaken the magic of numbers).

When stacking coins it is useful to say: “Coin to coin, sheet to sheet” , and then read a money plot on them: “You grow, and I bloom in wealth. This is my will. Let it be so!"

To plant a plant, buy soil in advance (regular soil for cacti). But it’s better to do it yourself (mix coarse sand, peat, turf, leaf soil in the proportion 1x0.5x1x1).
Transplant into a larger pot if necessary. Not worth it small plant When it has just taken root, plant it in a large pot, let it grow in a small one, then transplant it into a larger pot, so the money tree grows for several years.

I cast a spell on the Money Tree:

Where to put a tree according to Feng Shui rules

The effectiveness of the Feng Shui money tree largely depends on its correct location in the apartment.
The southeastern side of the apartment is responsible for the growth of financial well-being - the wealth sector according to Feng Shui - this is where your money tree should be placed. You can determine it using a regular compass. The starting point can be taken front door, or you can use the traditional compass determination of the cardinal directions. Use the method that is more pleasant and convenient for you. Also, do not forget that when defining zones in an apartment or plot, you should stick to one method you choose.

Chinese teaching allows you to divide into sectors not only the entire house as a whole, but also separate rooms. You can designate an area of financial wellness in any suitable room.

South-eastern area of the apartment or central room - perfect place for the habitat of the money tree.

We create a wealth sector

First of all, free this area from unnecessary things - the energy of finance needs to circulate freely, without obstacles.

Decorate the place where the Crassula will stand in green, purple or blue-blue tones.

Tree. We need a tree in this sector. You can put wooden furniture, stand or table on which the talisman will be located.
Water. According to Feng Shui, water (or its images) contributes well to the revitalization of the financial zone. You can put a small home fountain there (water flow will help increase financial flow) or an aquarium with cute goldfish. Have you decided to limit yourself to paintings with water? Know that water images should not be aggressive (typhoons, floods, powerful waterfalls will simply “wash away” future money).
Wind. It is necessary for the tree of wealth to feel the movement of air and strengthen its own flows. It is best to hang a “wind chime” in that area. Please note that there are no metal objects it shouldn’t be there (in the design of the musical-air talisman either).

It would be ideal to place the pot on a red napkin with a Feng Shui hieroglyph of wealth.
To turn your crassula into a real symbol of good luck and prosperity, decorate its branches with red ribbons and coins, and then it will become a real money talisman for your family.
The fat plant does not tolerate dust - wipe its leaves and the entire money sector more often.

Crassula, or money tree, is becoming an increasingly popular houseplant. It is a thick trunk with soft green leaves that look like coins. Since ancient times, it was believed that in a house where the fat plant grows well, there will always be wealth, prosperity and well-being. It is noteworthy that the money tree had to be grown independently. Only in this case did it bring wealth. In order for the plant to always look fresh, well-groomed and full of energy, it needs to be taken care of.

How to plant a money tree

Buying a small plant with a ready-made and established shoot is as easy as shelling pears. You will receive a strong, viable flower that will decorate your home. However, for the plant to bring money luck and prosperity, you need to pinch off a leaf or twig from a large tree. This must be done in such a way that the owner of the large tree does not guess anything, that is, simply put, you must steal the shoot.

The leaves and twigs of the Crassula reproduce well and produce roots even in a dry state. After you tear off a leaf or twig from a plant, the shoot should lie for several hours without water or soil. This way he will fit in better.
The shoot must be placed in a glass of water so that it can take root. However, the fat plant can take root perfectly if you stick the leaf straight into the damp soil.
The pot for the money tree should be wide and low.
Before planting, you need to prepare the soil for the plant. To do this, mix ten parts of garden soil with two parts of sand and one part of ash. Place porous pebbles or brick shards at the bottom to ensure drainage.
After you have planted the shoot in the ground, you can keep the flower for several weeks under a kind of greenhouse - that is, under a dome made of ordinary polyethylene. This helps the flower take root better.
Crassula is an unpretentious plant. At correct landing it is well received and begins to gain strength within a few weeks.

In order for the plant to be strong and strong, it needs to be properly cared for.

The money tree comes from hot Africa, so it is absolutely not afraid of sunlight. On the contrary, in order to ensure its normal functioning, you need to place a flower pot on sunny side. At the peak of hot summer, it is better not to leave the flower on for a long time in direct sunlight, but otherwise you don’t have to worry about the plant drying out.
Watering should not be frequent. It is best to water the plant 1-2 times a week, as the top layer of soil dries out. If you notice that the fat plant has stopped growing upward, then you need to reduce the amount of watering. But you also can’t overdry the plant - find the optimal water balance. You need to water the plant with settled water. room temperature. It is strictly not recommended to water the plant cold water- it may die.
The optimal temperature for the life of the fat woman is 20-25 degrees in summer and 10-15 degrees in winter. This plant grows well on outdoors, therefore, if possible, take the plant to the balcony or place it on a windowsill with outside window.
The money tree loves water treatments, so from time to time you need to spray the fat tree with a spray bottle.
The plant needs to be fed with fertilizers a couple of times a month. Usually this is done only in summer and spring, when the plant is actively growing and blooming. In winter, feeding the plant is not necessary. Usually, the money tree is fertilized with complex compounds or special fertilizers for cacti.
Every few years the plant needs to be transplanted into a larger pot. To do this, you need to move the soil away from the edges of the pot and carefully remove the plant with rhizomes and soil. IN new pot bigger size fill the soil and plant the root of the plant with soil. Sprinkle the gaps around the edges of the pot.
When growing crassula, it is very important to monitor the formation of the plant. To grow a tree and not a bush, you need to cut off the lower auxiliary shoots so that the plant does not waste its energy on them. Leave one of the most viable shoots, which in the future will turn into a strong and strong trunk. If you want the plant to start growing in a certain direction, you just need to pinch off the topmost leaves of the branches growing in that direction. The money tree grows towards the sun, so you need to turn the pot from time to time to ensure the plant grows evenly. If this is not done, the tree may lose balance and fall. If this happens, simply lift the plant, trim off the damaged leaves and replant the tree in the pot. Do not let this happen again and prune the plant on time.

Diseases and problems in the growth of the money tree

Crassula is a fairly strong plant that can withstand any negative influences. It rarely gets sick, but troubles can happen to it too.

If the plant is sickly, it may be overpowered by pests. Among them may be mealybugs or rootbugs, scale insects and false scale insects, spider mites, nematodes, and aphids. To get rid of them, you need to prepare a garlic tincture in alcohol. Three heads of garlic need to be peeled, the cloves crushed and filled into a bottle. Pour alcohol over the garlic and let it brew for a couple of weeks. Shake the bottle as often as possible. After this, you need to strain the tincture and wipe the trunk and leaves of the plant with it. After this treatment, the plant is no longer afraid of pests. In addition, it is absolutely safe for the tree itself.

If the leaves of the plant suddenly become wrinkled and dark, it means that the water for irrigation was cold. Such leaves must be removed immediately; they are unlikely to come to their senses. If the leaves become pale and limp, it means that the watering is too intense. When, on the contrary, you water the plant rarely, dry spots may appear on its leaves. Brown. If the spots are brown, but not dry, but soft, then the plant is infected with a fungus. In such cases, you need to purchase it in specialized stores. antifungal agents For indoor plants. And ventilate the tree more often so that it gets rid of this scourge as soon as possible.

It happens that the roots of a plant become soft, sluggish, as if rotting. Most likely it is root rot. In this case, to save the plant, you need to remove it from the pot and clean the root of all damaged parts. The plant with clean root remains is transplanted into fresh soil. If the root is completely affected, all that remains is to cut the plant and hope that it will give new roots and take root.

If the trunk of the Crassula becomes clumsy and ugly, it means the plant needs more sunlight.

There are several signs associated with the planting and growth of a money tree. After all, it is not only a houseplant, but also a talisman, a talisman for happiness, love and prosperity.

In order for the flower to grow well and bring monetary luck, you need to put an ordinary coin in the lower part of the pot when planting.
At the very magical night years should be placed on tree branches large bills. It is believed that in New Year The money tree is charged with the energy of money, and this promises money increases throughout the year.
Treat the tree like a living being. Regularly wipe its leaves from dust and gently stroke it. They say that the money tree gets used to one owner. And if he does not appear for a long time, it begins to wither and hurt.
Every week, on the same day and preferably at the same time, you need to loosen the soil of your “pet”. It is better if the same person does this.
According to Feng Shui, a pot with a money tree should be placed on a window on the southeast side. According to the statement, it is this side of the world that is responsible for a person’s material well-being.
To activate cash flows, you need to tie a red ribbon to a pot or branch of a plant.

Love your plant, talk to it and treat it as if it were alive. And it will answer you rapid growth and lush flowering. Then your financial affairs will go uphill too!

Video: how to plant a money tree correctly

Crassula is a common indoor plant. But few people know it under this name. More often it is called a fat tree or a money (coin) tree. Planting and growing a money tree yourself is considered the best ritual to attract financial well-being and family happiness. In order for the fat plant to take root in the house, it needs to be transplanted correctly and properly cared for.

Conditions for keeping a money tree at home

Crassula is an unpretentious plant. It easily tolerates lack of moisture and open sunlight. One of its names - Crassula - indicates the ability to accumulate moisture in thick and fleshy leaves. In the absence of watering, Crassula can survive a dry period using its own reserves, consuming water from the foliage.

The extensive Tolstyankov genus includes more than 300 species. Among them small plants(several centimeters high) and gigantic - up to several meters tall.

Table: necessary conditions for the development of Crassula

Criterion	Spring-summer period	Autumn-winter period
Lighting	The money tree prefers a well-lit southern, eastern or southeastern window sill	During the dormant period, from November to March, the pot with Crassula should be placed in a less lit place, for example, on a northern windowsill
Air temperature	Ideal temperature regime- from 20 to 30 o C. The plant tolerates well more high temperature, but then requires shading	The ideal temperature range is from 10 to 16 o C. Critical indicator: -5 degrees
Air humidity	After the midday heat, you can spray the leaves to refresh the plant.	Periodically (at least once a week) wipe the leaves from dust
Watering	Liberally once or twice a week	One to three times a month

The flower signals a lack of moisture with soft leaves. The water should be lukewarm or room temperature, best time for watering - evening.

Important to remember:

For proper formation of the bush, the money tree should not be placed close to a window or wall. To ensure that the crown has a symmetrical shape, the fat plant is rotated around its axis from time to time, then the lighting will be evenly distributed to all sides of the plant;
air humidity is not important for Crassula (the plant is native to the southern regions);
Crassula copes with a lack of water better than with its excess.

IN indoor floriculture Crassulas have been cultivated for more than three hundred years, since they were brought to Europe by sailors from the African continent.

A healthy money tree needs fertilization. Often this is not required; it is enough to feed the plant once a month with mineral mixtures for succulents.

Video: mistakes when caring for a money tree

Crown modeling

The money tree has an interesting structure, which allows the owner to model its crown to his taste. If you do not control the growth of branches, the tree may become lopsided, stretch out, and become unattractive. appearance. Forming a crown is not a difficult task: it is enough to remove an unnecessary shoot in time or, conversely, stimulate the growth of an additional branch. To create a new branch, the two apical leaves are pinched. Soon additional stems will appear in this place.

There is no need to rush to remove excess leaves from the trunk of the money tree. As the crown grows, they will disappear on their own, leaving the trunk with a natural appearance.

Video: correct formation of the Crassula crown

Boarding and transfer times

The most favorable time for planting or replanting indoor plants is considered to be early spring, when a new beginning begins. life cycle, the plant is ready for renewal and tolerates a change of residence well. The money tree is no exception in this sense.

The fat woman does not approve of frequent transplants; this is extremely stressful for her. A young plant (up to two or three years old) should be transplanted into a new pot once a year. Mature tree It grows more slowly, so it is enough to provide it with a larger pot once every three to four years.

Crassula also copes well with autumn replanting, although it is undesirable. A good reason for replanting in the fall is plant disease or the appearance of pests. To save the plant, replanting is recommended at any time of the year, even in winter.

What kind of soil and pot are needed?

The money tree is unpretentious to the composition of the soil and the size of the pot. But he still has his preferences.

Suitable soil

Compose good soil For a money tree, even a novice gardener can do it. For self-cooking substrate required:

fresh humus;
calcined sand;
leaf soil;
turf land.

The first three components are taken in equal proportions. But three times more turf land will be needed. The soil should be loose, well permeable to water and air. It is better to maintain soil acidity levels at a neutral value, somewhere in the range of pH 6.5–7.0.

If you don’t want to bother preparing the soil yourself, you can use a purchased mixture. Any universal soil is suitable for a money tree. Ideally, a special substrate for succulents. IN universal mixture It is advisable to add sand (in a ratio of one to four).

Crassula requires good drainage. For young plants, a two-centimeter layer of broken brick, river pebbles or expanded clay is sufficient; for more powerful specimens, the drainage layer increases to 5–10 cm.
Upper layer soils must be covered with mulch. It will prevent rapid drying and will give decorative look potty. For this purpose, you can use pebbles, crushed stone, bark and tree chips, nut shells, dried autumn leaves, straw, processed glass.

What kind of pot do you need?

The root system of the money tree is located close to the surface of the earth. That is why you need to select wide and shallow pots for it. The diameter of the dishes is determined by the diameter of the crown: the dishes should be slightly wider than the crown. This is necessary for the stability of the plant so that it does not inadvertently turn over.

To highlight the beauty of Crassula, it is better to take ceramic pot. You can, of course, plant the crassula in an ordinary plastic vessel, but the plant will lose a lot in aesthetic perception. Brown or brown utensils go well with the fleshy leaves of the money tree. terracotta color. Feng Shui teachings recommend decorating a pot with coins to attract cash flow. Coins can also be placed in the drainage layer.

Ways to plant a money tree

An unpretentious money tree can be propagated in three ways:

propagation by cuttings;
leaf rooting;
sowing with seeds (very rarely used).

The simplest method is cuttings. 8–10 cm shoot tips are suitable for this purpose. The cut of the branch is dried for two days, after which the cutting can be rooted. There are two ways:

rooting in the substrate;
obtaining roots in water.

Rooting cuttings in the ground

The cut of the cutting must be treated with crushed coal. You need to take a small pot, but such that the money tree cuttings can live in it at least until spring. For rooting, you will need a light mixture of river sand and garden soil.

Place the shoot in a depression (made, for example, with a pencil), sprinkle it with earth, water it and cover it with film or plastic cup. You can water the plant without removing the cup. The creation of a greenhouse effect has a beneficial effect on. As soon as a new leaf appears on the cutting, you can remove the cover - the money tree has taken root and started growing.

Growing roots in water

This path is even simpler. On a cut money tree branch, the lower leaves are removed, leaving a couple or two. The cutting is placed vertically in a glass half filled with water with the drug Kornevin added to stimulate root growth. Place the container in a shaded place for two to three weeks. Usually during this time the roots appear - the plant is ready to be planted in the ground.

Growing Crassula from a leaf

Growing a money tree from a single leaf is very similar to rooting a cutting. The cut of the leaf must also be dried and then placed in loose soil. To prevent the leaf from falling, it will need supports made of matches or toothpicks. Creation greenhouse conditions and regular moistening promote rooting of the leaf. The opportunity to grow a money tree from a single leaf is quite real and achievable.

Seeds are sown in low containers filled with a mixture of sand and leaf soil, and covered with film or glass to maintain high humidity. To prevent blackleg, the soil is spilled with a solution of Fitosporin.

For two weeks, while the seeds germinate, be sure to provide short ventilation. When most of the seeds have sprouted, the glass is removed. After two or three pairs of leaves appear, the seedlings should be planted in small containers with an earthen mixture for succulents or universal flower soil.

Crassula species are mainly propagated by seed.

Step-by-step instructions for planting and transplanting Crassula

We prepare the soil ourselves (as described above) or buy a suitable mixture.
Let's take the pot the right size(how to determine the size is described above).
Place a layer of drainage at least two centimeters thick at the bottom of the pot.
Add soil so that the soil fills a fourth of the container.
Place the plant in the pot, trying to place it in the middle. If a massive money tree is being transplanted, then the transshipment method should be used: carefully remove the plant from the pot by the trunk with one hand, and lightly shake off the soil from the roots. Rinse or treat root system additionally necessary only in case of disease or root rotting.
Let's get some sleep soil mixture, falling asleep roots. There is no need to compact it.
Water generously warm water. After the first watering, it will become clear whether more soil needs to be added.
Add the required amount of soil and sprinkle with melba on top.
We place the Crassula in the shade for a week or two so that the still fragile tree does not get sunburn.

Video: replanting a money tree

Possible landing options

Planting a money tree in a separate pot is just one of the possible options. Crassula grows well in a florarium and in a “garden in a bowl.”

Money tree in the florarium

To plant a money tree in a florarium, you will need a special soil mixture for succulents and charcoal. Being in a confined space provokes rotting of the roots, and coal allows you to disinfect decaying organic matter.

Succulents in a florarium should be watered sparingly. Fat woman doesn't like excess moisture, and in a sealed vessel there will be nowhere for water to evaporate.

Important: do not forget to open the closing florarium for fresh air.

Crassula can be placed in a “garden in a bowl”

Hardy Crassulas - best option when creating a miniature garden from living plants. This species has about three hundred plants. Many have leaves that are original in color and shape, which give unusual combinations. Having prepared everything, as with the usual planting of a money tree in a pot, begin to plant several types of succulents in a flat container. Such a miniature composition can be moved from place to place and requires minimal maintenance. A “garden in a bowl” made from several stems of a money tree can be placed not only on the windowsill, but also coffee table, shelf or computer desk.

Typical mistakes when planting Crassula, ways to correct it

Sometimes a florist, relying on the unpretentiousness of the money tree, does not provide it with proper care. Mistakes made when planting Crassula can lead to disastrous results.

A flower is planted in a disproportionate pot

A money tree planted in a disproportionate pot does not grow well. A container that is too deep leads to stretching of the main root and trunk of the plant. The next time you transplant, you need to pinch the elongated root. Gradually, Crassula will restore its beautiful appearance. A pot that is too small can cause the plant to fall, as it will not be able to support the overgrown crown.

Overwatering

The fat woman lives according to the principle: drought is better than flood. Excessive watering leads to rotting of the root system. Watering the money tree is required as the surface of the earth dries out. Sometimes, instead of watering, you can spray the plant or wipe the leaves with a damp cloth. If the “flood” does occur, then the fat woman needs the onset of the “dry season”. If it doesn’t help, we urgently replant the plant.

High air temperature

When there is excessive heat, the money tree loses its leaves and bares its trunk. It especially does not like high temperatures during the dormant period - from November to March. Lowering the temperature or shading helps the fat woman recover.

Lack of drainage

Some gardeners do not attach importance to something as small as drainage. But for Crassula he is prerequisite prosperous existence. Without it, water stagnation can occur, leading to root rot and disease. If for some reason they “forgot” to do the drainage, the situation must be corrected urgently. It doesn't matter what time it is outside - winter or summer.

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Bloom

The money tree rarely blooms indoors. In nature, Crassula flowering begins after the end of the dry season and the arrival of heavy rains. To obtain a similar effect, it is necessary to recreate similar conditions in the room where the fat woman lives. To do this, it is necessary to keep the money tree in a cool place during the winter months on a meager diet, watering extremely rarely. With the onset of spring, increase watering and provide access to sunlight. Perhaps Crassula will bloom with small white flowers. However, it should be borne in mind that flowers appear only in the tenth year of the plant’s life.