How To Care For A Bonsai Money Tree
The peat moss will help the soil retain moisture and the sand or perlite will help with drainage.
How to care for a bonsai money tree. Choose a sunny location for your money tree. Use a watering can or jug with a long neck to get to the roots of the plant as getting water on the stem or leaves can cause rot and attract pests to the tree. Water should be applied until it begins running out of the holes in the bottom of your pot. Do not cut off more than of the roots.
Let it dry out a little between waterings. Money tree bonsai this tree often comes as a group of five trees braided or twisted together. It is a good idea to use a moisture meter until you get to know the requirements of your bonsai tree. Pot your money tree in a fast draining moisture retaining potting soil.
Use a premade bonsai soil mix or make your own potting mix using a peat moss based potting soil. Only water the tree s roots when the soil feels dry as you do not want to overwater the tree. Just add sand or other organic material to the peat moss based potting soil. Water until it runs out of the drainage holes then dump out the saucer even the money tree doesn t like wet feet.
Water your bonsai regularly using a watering can or a cup filled with water. Water deeply stopping when the water. To maintain the shape or to guide the trunks into a braid yourself wrap some sturdy string around the tops of the trunks to bind them together tightly as they grow. Apply water before the soil appears dry never allow the soil to become completely dry.
If your plant experiences too much full sunlight the leaves may begin to burn. Remove new growth with scissors. A south facing window is ideal though a west or east facing window. If weather permits your money tree will enjoy being placed in a sunny to partial shade exposure outdoors daily.
When you wire the money tree take care to remove the wire in time and not let the wire bite into the soft bark. Your money tree is tropical so it likes temperatures between 65 to 80 degrees not extremes or drafty spots. Repot money tree bonsai in spring before the buds begin to swell every two to three years. Water the tree s roots when the soil is dry to the touch.
Strong and healthy plants can also be defoliated.