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The money tree, also known as Crassula, is a popular member of the Crassula family. This succulent houseplant looks great, is easy to propagate and requires little care.
This Succulent is suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners. However, not many people know the danger this wonderful plant poses. It is not difficult to grow and care for a flower; it is more difficult to save pets and small children from it.
Is it possible to keep a money tree in an apartment?
During the times of Ancient Rus', there was a belief among people that the Crassula was an earthly shoot of the sacred Solar Tree, which upon burial bestowed heavenly life in the afterlife.
To get to heaven, in earthly life you had to not only have a plant in your house and carefully care for it, but also be a very generous person. It was also believed that each family member should have their own tree, so the newlyweds were often given a fat tree for their wedding by the parents of the bride and groom, wishing them a long and rich earthly life and passage to heaven - in the afterlife.
In addition to signs, there are many other facts that support the fact that keeping a plant in the house is not only possible, but also necessary, in particular:
- It is believed that with proper care and maintenance of the plant, it can attract prosperity, prosperity and good luck to the house;
- Crassula perfectly cleanses the room not only of unpleasant odors by filtering the air, but also of various negative energies, creating a comfortable and healthy atmosphere;
- If someone in the house is sick , then the tree begins to draw negative energy and illness onto itself, easing the patient’s condition, but at the same time begins to wither away on its own. However, after the patient has fully recovered, the fat woman quickly regains her strength;
- Money tree is unable to cause allergies even in very sensitive people, so it is suitable for all people, without exception;
- Crassula also has healing properties, in particular, it has a pronounced bactericidal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. Due to this, the leaves of the plant are used in folk medicine to treat many ailments.
Signs about the Crassula
The money tree is a houseplant associated with a lot of signs and superstitions. They can be divided into several parts, each of which is associated with a certain stage of its development.
Why does it bloom
Crassula flowering is a rare occurrence. You need to try very hard, show miracles of care in order to see the cherished flowers.
The signs associated with the appearance of flowers on the money tree are the most impressive:
- During this period comes the best moment for enrichment. You can safely take on matters related to finances - everything will be as successful as possible.
- During flowering, according to signs, wishes come true. It is better to make wishes that are connected in one way or another with an increase in material wealth. The probability of execution is very high.
The branches have dropped
If a previously healthy pet suddenly dropped its branches and the leaves began to fall off, you should seriously think about the energy in the house. Crassula usually cleanses the energy in the room and absorbs all negativity.
If it droops, it means that the negative energy in the room is so strong that the flower can no longer cope with it. You need to move the tree to another room and try to reduce the number of conflicts and scandals between household members.
It crumbled
Fallen leaves are a bad omen, which serves as a sign of imminent material losses, a decrease in income, and profit. Some even count fallen leaves: their number corresponds to the percentage drop in family income.
Why does Crassula fall?
There are a number of signs regarding the fall of the money tree:
- The plant did not fall, but tilted its trunk, as if preparing to fall - the sign tells you to prepare for financial difficulties.
- Fell along with the pot - financial wealth will only increase.
- If it fell and the pot broke, the family will envy the material wealth.
- Fell and broke when falling - to financial ruin.
What to do if one branch breaks
A home flower may not break completely: there are often cases when it loses one or two branches. There is nothing wrong with this, and the signs do not imply any negative signs in this regard.
In principle, it is useful to prune a money tree from time to time so that a beautiful, even crown is formed. This will help the tree get rid of the burden of unnecessary branches.
Where should the plant be?
Of course, for a tree to grow well, please the eye and bring good luck to its owner, it needs optimal maintenance conditions, proper care and placement. According to beliefs, in order to attract good luck into the house, the fat plant should always be fresh, clean, healthy and beautiful.
It is believed that if the plant gets sick, then luck may turn away from the house and the owner himself. The fat woman loves light very much, so it should be placed in the sunniest place, so that there is at least 10 hours of daylight per day.
However, the rays of the sun passing through the window can burn the leaves of the Crassula, so placing Crassula on windowsills is not recommended. It is best to place the pot with the plant on a table or nightstand near the window, where the bright sun shines most of the day.
It is advisable to shield Crassula from direct rays with a light tulle curtain. In winter, the tree should be removed away from heating devices and provided with additional lighting.
Why do you dream about a fat woman?
Dreams about succulents are considered a good omen. They foretell profit, receiving gifts, useful acquaintances. Details of the prediction can be found in the details of the dream.
Dream details | Decoding the prediction |
A strong, well-groomed plant in a beautiful container | A streak of luck begins |
In a red pot | For a romantic acquaintance |
The container is covered with cracks | You need to pay more attention to business, otherwise ruin is possible |
The pot broke | To ruin, losses, financial difficulties |
I dreamed of something drying up | Possible quarrel with relatives |
The tree dies completely | To illness |
Flowering plant | To popularity and prosperity |
I dreamed that the fat woman was stolen | Relatives need financial assistance |
Replant a tree | Favorable changes, but if the plant is taken out of the house, it means loss of control over affairs |
Why you can't keep a money tree at home
It would seem that with all the advantages, this plant cannot cause any harm, but there are also many beliefs and signs on this score, for example:
- You should not keep Crassula in the house , since the death of this plant brings complete financial ruin to the house and can even drive its owners into poverty. However, some of the signs in this direction indicate that the death of a plant should be regarded as a warning of serious financial losses and troubles, but the tree itself is not the cause of their occurrence;
- According to the teachings of Feng Shui , Crassula belongs to plants that have “yin” energy, that is, to the female type. If there are no other plants in the house, if all the rooms are filled only with fat plants, then an excess of “yin” energy appears in the house, which has a very negative effect on the condition of the people living in it. In this case, people experience apathy, constant bad mood, pessimism, and passivity. This problem can be solved by adding other plants to the interior, mainly those that are of the male type and have “yang” energy.
Yin plants are distinguished by the round shape of their leaves and flowers, their tenderness and the presence of creeping shoots. “Yang” plants have leaves and flowers of sharp and elongated shapes, as well as thorns and prickles.
In addition, it is important to remember that the leaves of the plant contain arsenic in quite significant quantities. Of course, this poison does not evaporate or release into the air, but animals, as well as small children who accidentally eat a leaf, can suffer from the plant. For this reason, it is not recommended to keep a fat woman where there are pets and children.
What to do to make the fat woman attract money and wealth
In order for a flower to have a positive effect on its owners, it is necessary to keep it in a healthy condition and care for it in a timely manner.
In order for a money tree to truly bring wealth, a number of rules must be followed.
Firstly, planting must be done through cuttings or sprouts. An already mature tree will not work. You can also use seeds, but growing crassula from seeds is a long and labor-intensive process.
IMPORTANT! Before you start planting, the cuttings should be rooted. To do this, place it in a jar of water and wait until roots begin to form. To speed up the process, root formation stimulants, for example, Kornevin, are added to the vessel.
Secondly, planting should be done during the waxing moon phase.
Thirdly, in order for the money tree to remain healthy, you need to plant the cuttings in several stages:
- At the bottom you need to put several coins, preferably the largest denomination;
- Drainage is placed in the pot, soil is filled to 2/3 of the volume of the container;
- The seedling is placed and compacted;
- The remaining amount of earth is added;
- Watering is done only when the soil is dry and there are drainage holes. Under no circumstances should you overfill the fat woman.
Separately, it is necessary to say about the conditions under which the money tree will actually bring wealth.
Lighting should be natural, as the fat plant responds well to sunny color. It is also recommended to periodically turn the flower pot in different parts towards the sun so that the crown develops evenly.
IMPORTANT! Direct sunlight has a negative effect on some types of Crassula (the leaves lose their usual color and become darker). To avoid this, you need to install curtains or blinds on the window next to which the pot is placed.
The temperature should not exceed 28 degrees, so in the summer the fat plant can be taken out to the balcony.
It is recommended to transplant the money tree into a new pot once a year, then, as it grows older, the interval between transplants can be increased.
When replanting, all defects in the root system will be removed. If none were found, the money tree can be transplanted directly from the ground. If defects are still found, then such roots are cut off and the cut areas are sprinkled with activated carbon. In order for the cuts to heal faster, the tree is exposed to fresh air for several hours.
Is it possible to give and receive a fat plant as a gift?
In the old days, the tree was given to newlyweds for their wedding, with the purest thoughts, wishing them health, prosperity and happiness. At the same time, the groom's parents gave a tree to the bride, and the bride's parents gave it to the groom.
It was believed that every person entering adulthood should have his own amulet and talisman in the form of a crassula. Today, Crassula is also a fairly common gift. Of course, you can accept such a gift as a gift.
If the donor wants to emphasize his wishes for welfare and good luck to the recipient , then the tree trunk is tied with a red ribbon, and coins and bills are hung from the branches with red threads.
The fat plant should be placed on the south-eastern side of the house, caring for it and cleaning its leaves from dust with a soft, warm shower.
Secrets of caring for Crassula to attract good luck and money
Not every owner of this “magic” tree can boast that his financial situation has significantly improved. Traditional healers claim that this happens due to improper planting and care.
In order for a tree to attract prosperity and good luck, it must be planted correctly, following a certain ritual:
- When buying a plant in a store , you need to give preference to the smallest specimen. You cannot purchase an adult plant; it will not bring good luck to its new owner;
- However, the best way to attract money and good luck is not to buy a plant, but to steal its shoot or at least a leaf from a house where there is good income, and grow a new plant yourself;
- If you have to buy a tree, then you need to pay for it with coins, not banknotes;
- pot for the money tree , made of clay ceramics, red or burgundy;
- In order for the new plant to receive the charge of the necessary energy , when planting it on the bottom along with the drainage, it is necessary to sprinkle coins of different denominations, there must be at least 7 of them;
- In the future, you need to talk to the plant , telling it about your desires, while you can stroke its leaves, wash them in the shower, or carry out regular watering.
You cannot tell the money tree about your problems, especially financial ones.
All conversations should be only in a positive way and with a good attitude, for example, about what exactly is planned to be done when a certain amount of money appears. As the tree grows, it must be carefully transplanted into larger pots, ensuring proper placement and care.
Signs and superstitions associated with the Crassula
The first reason why a money tree is planted at home is the desire to improve one’s own material well-being.
It is believed that having a Crassula at home brings wealth. In addition, it symbolizes financial stability.
At the same time, a wasting or dead fat woman is a warning about future failures in the financial field. Because of this, a flower cannot be planted if the gardener is not sure that he can provide it with proper care.
It is also recommended to keep the fat woman away from scandals in the family - it is believed that due to an unfavorable atmosphere, the negative effects of the money tree intensify, and the positive ones, on the contrary, weaken.
Signs for good luck:
- If other plants need enough watering and fertilizing, caring for the fat plant is a little different. The plant is a succulent and will tolerate a lack of moisture, but without communication it will dry out and wither. Choose an energetically active day of the week, that is, Wednesday, to tell the tree about upcoming financial plans and ask for support in business;
- They don’t just wipe the leaves, but also count them during the procedure. The saying here is that money likes counting;
- To attract money, Crassula is planted in a red pot. If the container is ordinary, then it is tied with a scarlet ribbon or painted with red lines, symbolizing cash flow;
- Do not place a money tree near electrical appliances that interfere with the free circulation of financial energy;
- A dusty plant will not bring prosperity, so they try to periodically remove dirt from the leaves;
- The flowerpot is placed on a windowsill facing south or southeast. Thick leaves are susceptible to burns, so Crassula is shaded from the sun's rays;
- After receiving financial profit, they select several coins, which are placed in a heap near a flowerpot with a fat plant. Coins are considered a powerful money magnet and enhance the influence of the plant.
What does it mean if a plant starts to die?
If a plant begins to die, many people perceive this as a harbinger of financial collapse and destruction of wealth. In this case, you can try to save the plant by trying to replant it in fresh soil, while removing areas of damaged roots and sprinkling them with crushed charcoal.
If the leaves fall off, you can collect them and put them in your wallet, this will help strengthen the necessary monetary energy.
It is recommended to take several branches for rooting and growing a new plant. If the fat woman died, then according to popular belief, this indicates approaching troubles and financial losses.
Answers to frequently asked questions
How do you know if there is too much lighting?
The leaves will begin to darken at the edges. To prevent this from happening, hang curtains or blinds in your home. Also, before purchasing, you should find out all the properties of the variety you are purchasing, then there will be no problems with an excess of light.
I don’t have a red pot, what container should I plant it in?
A container of any color will do. In order for the plant to bring financial well-being to the same extent as if it were planted in a scarlet pot, the outer walls of the container should be painted with red stripes or several scarlet ribbons should be hung on the tree.
The tree got sick, but recovered. Have the properties of bringing well-being changed?
Depends on how quickly you restored your pet. If you do it quickly enough, the plant will thank you and continue to bring prosperity and stability. If there is a delay in restoration, then the tree will take offense at you and will stop exerting a positive influence on its owners.
Useful properties of Crassula
Many people have repeatedly noticed that a fat plant in a house is a kind of indicator of the health of the people living in it. The tree absorbs negative energy, taking it away from the patient, as a result of which it begins to wither and become sick.
Moreover, after the owner recovers, the plant also begins to recover. The leaves of the indoor money tree plant have beneficial properties. They are distinguished by a pronounced anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, due to which they are actively used in folk medicine.
The beneficial properties of money tree leaves are:
- For treating cuts, minor wounds, scratches and burns;
- For bruises and sprains, apply to sore spots;
- For quick relief of all unpleasant symptoms of insect bites.
With the help of the leaves of the plant and their juice, you can eliminate sore throats, herpes rashes on the lips , and provide significant assistance with varicose veins and hemorrhoids. The money tree is useful for people with diseases such as arthrosis and arthritis. You can read about the beneficial properties of money tree and contraindications for using crassula in this article.
Contraindications for use
Like any herb, money tree has both benefits and harm to human health. Long-term or improper use of fatty acids can negatively affect human health.
The plant can be used both internally and externally only as prescribed by a doctor, who will indicate the correct dosage and duration of treatment. You should not self-medicate, because it can lead to disastrous consequences.
The money tree has not only medicinal properties, but also contraindications. Long-term or improper use of the flower as a medicine can lead to poisoning of the body and such unpleasant symptoms as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fever, diarrhea.
Carefully! The plant juice and pulp of the succulent contain a certain amount of arsenic, so the medicinal flower must be used internally with extreme caution to avoid intoxication of the body.
Crassula, which has medicinal properties, is a useful plant, but there are contraindications for women and children.
How dangerous is the money tree for humans?
The composition of the plant has not been thoroughly studied to this day, however, a very significant content of arsenic and its compounds has been found in the leaves of the fat plant. This substance is highly toxic and poses a danger to human life.
In earlier times, arsenic was actively used in dentistry to kill nerves, but today doctors use other, safer drugs for this purpose. In itself, the plant does not pose any threat to humans.
Crassula does not emit harmful compounds into the air, but, on the contrary, cleans it and creates a healthy atmosphere around.
Is the money tree poisonous or not for humans? Crassula is not considered poisonous. Its leaves can be used to treat the skin and for external use to treat many diseases, but Crassula leaves and juice should not be consumed internally.
How to care for a fat woman (video)
According to lovers of indoor ornamental plants, in shock conditions, for example, if a flower is not watered for a long time and then subjected to sufficiently abundant irrigation measures, the money tree blooms. The flowering is not very attractive, but according to legend, it promises a lot of positive things in the life of a gardener. In order to have money at home, you need to grow the crassula yourself by picking a leaf and rooting it in nutritious soil. It is important to note that the larger the flower pot, the faster the money tree grows, and therefore, the higher the financial well-being of the owner of this extraordinary ornamental plant.