Reasons why the money tree is leaning or has completely fallen. What countermeasures should I take?

Why does the fat woman bend over and fall?

• The crown of the plant is formed incorrectly. If the money tree stands with the same side to the light source, the crown may form one-sidedly, which can have a bad effect on the plant. It is recommended to periodically turn the money tree to the light source in different directions, then the growth of branches and leaves will be uniform. If this has already happened, you need to cut off the heavy branches and pinch out the branches of the fat plant or put up a support.
• Weak roots. Since the fat plant belongs to the genus of succulents that accumulate moisture for future use, abundant and frequent watering is strictly contraindicated for it.
  If there is an excess of moisture, the roots begin to rot, which negatively affects the plant, and this may be the reason why it fell and died.
• Leaves are too heavy and watery. The money tree stores moisture from watering in its leaves, so if overwatered, they can become too fleshy and heavy. It is also worth considering that the root system of the plant is shallow and may not support a crown that is too heavy.
• Weak trunk. The trunk can soften with excessive watering, which, together with heavy leaves, can lead to dire consequences.

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Do you prefer to live in harmony with nature and strive to make your home cozy with the help of indoor flowers? Pay attention to the unpretentious and graceful plant - Crassula. Its scientific name is Crassula. According to Feng Shui, a flower can attract wealth and positive energy. It’s not for nothing that it’s called the “tree of happiness.”

money tree flower

As a rule, the plant has a tree-like trunk, small round, shiny, succulent leaves that look like green coins. Refers to succulents. With proper care, it often blooms, grows well and develops a crown. The plant fits into any modern interior and has a beneficial effect on people, releasing substances beneficial to the body. The money tree flower is not considered whimsical - it tolerates drought well and does not suffer when kept in dark rooms. In apartment conditions, it is advisable to shape the fat woman, starting to do this when she is still small.

Money tree - signs and superstitions

A houseplant helps to exaggerate money and maintain financial stability. In order for the money flower to improve the financial situation of the owners, you need to activate it - before planting, be sure to place coins of different denominations at the bottom. It is necessary to talk to the fat woman, talk about unexpected income and expenses, so that it protects her from further expenses. If you decide to give someone a money tree, be sure to study the signs and superstitions. Here are some of them:

1. Paper bills placed under a pot on the windowsill will help enhance the effect and bring good luck. It is advisable not to waste them for at least a year.
2. To attract energy flows, Crassula leaves can be decorated with coins or a golden chain. After some time, the money should be removed and spent within a week.
3. The tree must not be touched by strangers.
4. To call for help from higher powers, it is periodically recommended to lightly shake the Crassula by the trunk.
5. If leaves fall, this is a bad omen. Large expenses are possible, or negative energy prevails in the house.
6. It is important to replant the plant so that your money does not “wither” due to a cramped pot.

How the money tree blooms - photo

The described culture comes from South Africa, where it grows wild everywhere. In climates where daylight hours decrease in winter, a tree can stand for many years without flowering. Culture loves light and warmth, and its development directly depends on these two factors. When does the money tree bloom? Only with sufficient lighting. The photo shows: the flowers of the plant are gorgeous, small, usually white, like stars.

How to care for a money tree

Crassula does not cause much trouble for its owners; everyone can grow it. Caring for a money tree at home is simple. Some recommendations:

1. Provide bright lighting, otherwise the plant will stretch, dropping leaves. It is advisable to place it on the south side of the house. In spring, the leaves should be shaded so that they get used to the warmth after winter. Next, the plant can be exposed to direct rays for a long time, but if it begins to turn red, it should be removed from the windowsill.
2. In order for the crown to develop beautifully and grow evenly, it is important to sometimes rotate the plant.
3. The optimal temperature for fat mushrooms is from +20 to +30 degrees. To enter a state of dormancy in winter, the temperature should be maintained at no lower than +12 and no higher than +14 degrees.
4. In winter, you need to protect the tree from cold air, for example, when opening a window.
5. It is not advisable to spray the monkey tree to avoid the development of fungal diseases.
6. In summer, monthly feeding is needed.

How to plant

The process should not be difficult. For planting, you can root the shoot or use an adult tree purchased in the store, for example, crassula purslane, silver, or moss. Sunset and Hottentot varieties are also very beautiful. Choose any type you like with a thick trunk - the care for all is the same. How to plant a money tree correctly? Fill a pre-prepared pot with suitable soil, make a hole, and place a seedling or plant there. Next, cover the roots, compact the substrate, add soil and water.

How to transplant

The need to change the pot occurs when the roots no longer have enough space; they entwine the entire volume of the earthen coma. As a rule, adult species are replanted every few years, young ones - as they grow, annually, choosing a larger pot than the previous one. Be sure to use drainage. How to replant a money tree? Recommendations:

• remove the flower from the old pot;
• being careful not to harm the roots, carefully remove the old substrate;
• Make a hole in the prepared pot and place the plant in it;
• add soil, tamp it down, water it.

How to propagate

According to popular beliefs, it is advisable to grow the plant yourself so that it becomes a full-fledged family talisman. It is easy to propagate at any time of the year by removing a small shoot. It will be possible to grow a flower from seeds, but this is a very long and difficult process. How does a money tree reproduce? Break off the stem and leave to air dry. The plant is poisonous to animals, so put the leaf in a safe place. Next, the cutting should be placed in the substrate and wait for rooting, sometimes spraying.

Land for a money tree

Crassula loves loose soil - it’s easier to plant it in a ready-made mixture purchased in flower shops. You can prepare the soil yourself, following the recommended proportions. What kind of land is needed for a money tree? Approximate proportions for ideal soil: 3 parts deciduous soil, 1 part each peat, turf soil, coarse sand. As the tree grows, the amount of ingredients can be changed, for example, take not 1, but 2 parts of turf soil. Brick chips are suitable as a leavening agent.

Pot

In order for Crassula to have a healthy, attractive appearance, it needs to choose the right size pot. Otherwise, the tree will develop slowly or stop growing. The pot for the fat plant should be wide and low. The optimal volume is slightly larger than the crown. It is advisable to plant an adult plant once a year, shaping it if necessary.

How to water a money tree

Many people ask flower growers how to care for Crassula at home. The condition for normal growth is regulated watering. Crassula needs water, but if you overdo it, you can kill it. The plant easily tolerates drying out of the soil. How often to water a money tree? In winter it is necessary once a week, in spring, in summer - as soon as the soil dries. You need to water with settled water.

How to trim

The tree is easy to shape, and this property should be used to obtain a beautiful shape. How to trim a fat plant? Use sharp scissors or pruners and do the work in stages, giving the plant a chance to recover. To achieve the desired shape, pruning should be done above one of the brown rings of the stem. The procedure should be carried out during the growth period of Crassula.

How to form a crown

If the plant is not taken care of, the tree will grow chaotically upward, forming a shapeless bush. To avoid this, in early spring it is recommended to shorten old shoots and pinch off new ones. You can trim with miniature tweezers or your hands. How to pinch a money tree? Select a stem, remove leaves so that no more than 3-4 pairs remain on the branch. The method is suitable for young plants; for adults, pruning should be used.

What to feed

In the wild, the Crassula grows in rocky, sandy soil, so it is unpretentious to keep. How to fertilize a money tree at home? Crassula should be fed only during the growth period, using universal additives for succulents. They contain all the substances necessary for development: potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen. In summer, fertilizing should be done monthly, the rest of the time you can do without it.

Why are the leaves falling off the money tree?

Any variety of plant requires careful care, otherwise it begins to lose its attractiveness. A common problem is leaf falling. As a result, the fat woman becomes shabby, stunted, and plaque may appear. Why does the money tree shed its leaves? Possible reasons:

1. Unregulated watering. If the soil is allowed to dry out, the plant can be revived, but if it is overwatered, the fat plant often sheds healthy leaves and quickly dies. The last problem can be solved by making drainage.
2. Lack or excess of mineral fertilizers. In the first case, it is necessary to use a suitable fertilizer; in the second, the fat plant must be transplanted into fresh soil.
3. Freezing the soil, watering with cold water. Once comfortable conditions are returned, the plant quickly recovers.
4. Diseases. Crassula can contract fungal diseases and become infected with pests. To save her, it is recommended to use chemical medications, for example, Fitoverm.
5. Natural aging. If Crassula grows for many years, sooner or later its leaves will begin to fall off. The only salvation in this case is to renew the tree.

Why doesn't the money tree grow?

The plant, which belongs to the Crassulaceae family, is very popular among flower growers because it looks great, has medicinal properties, and when properly pinched and grown, takes on the desired shape and can be propagated. Flowering crassula is rare, but this does not spoil the relationship with the plant. Some people wonder why the money tree doesn’t grow? Common reasons:

• pests appeared;
• the plant does not like the pot (too big or small);
• overfilling/underfilling;
• lack of nutrients;
• lack of light;
• sudden changes in temperature;
• direct rays of the sun.

Diseases

The plant is rarely attacked by pests and parasites. If this happens, it is necessary to act immediately, using medications or well-known traditional methods. If you grow a money tree, be sure to study the diseases. The fat woman can be attacked by:

1. Shield. A most dangerous pest that is rarely noticed at the early stage of infection. A characteristic sign of the pest is brownish and yellow spots on the leaves.
2. Spider mite. A difficult parasite that adapts to insecticides. Its existence can be guessed by small spots on the leaves and cobwebs between the stems.
3. Mealybug. A characteristic sign of the pest is white lumps similar to cotton wool. The infected plant stops growing, withers, and loses leaves. If it is not cured, the only thing left to do is throw it away to avoid spreading the parasite.

How to make a money tree bloom

If you decide to plant Crassula and propagate it from a leaf, do not expect that the plant will bloom immediately. To achieve this, daily care and attention are required. How to make a money tree bloom so you can see the spectacle in person, not in a photo? Recommendations for action:

• water when the soil dries with room soft water;
• feed every month (fertilizers for cacti are suitable);
• take it out into the open air in summer, but avoid temperature changes;
• do not forget to replant into a larger pot;
• Wipe leaves frequently to remove dust.

What measures should be taken and how to strengthen the trunk?

If you notice that the money tree is just starting to lean or is almost falling from the weight of the crown, you need to take the following steps:

1. reduce watering (in summer it is recommended to water 2 times a month, in winter - reduce watering until the soil dries completely);
2. pay attention to the pot in which Crassula grows and, if necessary, replant it (there must be drainage holes at the bottom for the free flow of water, and there must be sand and small pebbles at the bottom of the pot);
3. pinch the shoots (usually pinch the shoot after the fourth leaf) and/or cut off heavy branches, treat the cuts with activated carbon or ash;
4. to form a strong tree trunk, it is recommended to pluck the lower leaves of the fat plant to about half the desired height of the plant;
5. place a support for the trunk.

If the red rose grows upward and tilts

If the money tree continues to grow, but tries to lean on its side, you need to:

1. Reduce watering according to the scheme indicated above.
2. Replant in a heavy clay pot, as plastic pots are too light for the plant and it can easily fall. First you need to remove the rotten roots. The plant easily tolerates transplants, so there is no need to worry about an “unscheduled” move.
3. Trim excess branches and pinch young shoots, sprinkle the pruning areas with activated carbon or ash. If you do this systematically, the crown of the Crassula will grow evenly and can be given any desired shape.

With these simple steps you can grow a healthy, strong plant with a neat and beautiful crown.

What to do if a fat cat falls on its side?

If the plant has already fallen on its side on the windowsill, then the first thing to do is:

1. Place a support in the form of a stick or branch to the trunk.
2. It is advisable to trim heavy branches.
3. Cover the surface of the pot with cobblestones to secure the trunk.

If the above measures do not help, then you need to transplant the plant into a larger pot.

The money tree has soft leaves: what to do

If the fat plant withers after transplantation or the cuttings rooted in the substrate become soft and wrinkled, the worst thing the owners can do is increase watering. The plant is left alone; some measures need to be taken when it continues to wither and does not restore turgor after 3 weeks. If the leaves wrinkle too much, you can spray the crown with warm water.

Pests are eliminated using insecticides. A piece of foam plastic is placed under the pot standing on a cold windowsill and separated from the hot or frozen glass with a screen.

Eliminating watering errors

If the leaves of the fat plant have become soft and thin due to lack of moisture, a single watering will solve the problem in a completely mineral substrate. Dry soil tends to clump together and lag behind the walls of the pot; water passes through the cracks and immediately falls into the pan. You will have to water the money tree in several stages, little by little, in order to completely wet the earthen lump.

When overwatering, you need to remove the flower from the ground and inspect the root. If it does not rot, place it on folded newspaper and keep it until completely dry in a warm place with good air circulation. Sometimes this takes several days or a week, there is no need to rush.

When the trunk of the plant softens, no matter whether it is from overwatering or overheating of the wet earthen ball, it is no longer possible to save the money tree - all that remains is to root the cuttings or leaves.

You can try to revive the fat plant that is withering after evening watering in winter. The plant is removed from the cold and treated as if it had been over-watered.

What to do if the Crassula breaks?

If such a situation occurs, then the first thing you need to do is inspect the plant for rot (here you will learn about all the reasons for the rotting of a tree). If the trunk is in good condition, then the upper part can be placed in water until it gives roots, and the remaining part can be sprinkled with coal. Soon it will give new shoots.

If the money tree has already rotted, then it is necessary to cut off the top healthy shoots and root them.

We invite you to read other articles on our website about various diseases, pests and problems that may arise in this plant. We will talk about:

• why the leaves of Crassula turn yellow and fall off, become soft and wrinkled;
• the tree withers, dries, crumbles, and a white coating appears on it;
• Crassula slows down in growth and does not bloom.

Thus, if the above conditions are met, you can avoid the repetition of unpleasant situations and grow a beautiful, strong money tree that will delight you all year round.