How to care for a Pachira money tree?

Money Tree, whose Latin name is "Crassula Ovata", is a plant that is grown as a pot flower not only in our country but in many parts of the world. This plant, also known as "Pachira" outside our country, can also be named "Money Tree, Money Flower, Money Plant, Fortune Flower, Jade Flower, Abundance Tree". In Feng Shui philosophy, the Pachira plant is believed to bring luck and money. The name of the Money Tree is based on this belief. The homeland of this plant, which belongs to the mallow family, is America.

 

 MONEY TREE AND LIGHT

 Money Tree is a plant that loves warm environments. So the sun does not dislike the lights. Therefore, the Money Tree should be located in a sunny place. The thing to be careful about during this positioning; No matter how much your flower likes the sun and heat, it is not exposed to direct sunlight, especially in hot seasons. Direct sunlight will damage your plant in hot seasons. Therefore, the best place to position the Money Tree is behind a sunlit window, behind a tulle curtain. In this position, your flower will not be damaged because it will not receive sunlight directly, but it will also have the rays it needs. Our plant has a structure that likes bright environments. For this reason, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the place where it is located is bright, at least half bright. Another thing you should pay attention to for the Money Tree is not to expose your plant to the wind. Because the strong wind that will be exposed especially in winter will affect your plant negatively.

 

 HOW SHOULD THE MONEY TREE BE IRRIGATED?

 The Money Tree is not a flower that needs a lot of water. Watering twice a week during the summer and once a week during the cold season will be sufficient for this plant. The first thing you need to do before watering your plant is to check the soil. Because giving water to the flower without controlling the soil can cause a big mistake. If you are in the summer when the weather is very hot, you need to water your plant without waiting for the soil to dry completely, but in winter, you must wait for the soil to dry completely. This distinction is very important and indispensable since it can only be made by controlling the soil. Another indispensable part of irrigation is related to the temperature of the water. The most suitable water for the Money Tree is water at room temperature. In addition, an important detail you should pay attention to regarding irrigation is the fact that network water damages the plants over time.