What is the name of the money tree houseplant. Money tree in the interior (19 photos): we attract well-being to the house

The money tree is a beautiful ornamental leafy plant, but with proper care it can bloom at home. Due to its undemanding nature and simple propagation by cuttings, it is found in almost every home. But not everyone knows how to properly care for him.

The money tree is a beautiful ornamental leafy plant, but with proper care it can bloom at home.

The money tree, or crassula, is a large genus of succulent plants that belong to the Tolstyankov family. According to various estimates, from 300 to 350 species belong to it, sometimes with significant differences: these are giant shrubs with a tree trunk, and aquatic plants, and miniature succulents. But they are all similar in the arrangement of leaves on the shoots: they "sit" in pairs opposite each other and crosswise with their "neighbors" from above and below.

At home, money trees do not reach the sizes that are possible in their homeland - in South Africa. These are plants with dense stems and fleshy simple leaves. With age, the shoots may become stiff. Each species has its own structural features. The flowering of the money tree is a rarity. But under good conditions and care, panicles with small flowers appear: white, yellow, light blue, reddish.

Varieties of Crassula (video)

How and under what conditions does the money tree bloom

The money tree blooms when it feels comfortable. Few people manage to see this beauty. But even if the plant has never even picked up buds, this does not mean that flowering will not happen: it should be provided right conditions and care.

Flower growers recommend taking the pot outside and watering moderately with the beginning of summer: this way the plant will be in conditions close to natural. It is kept outside until it gets cold: low air temperature stimulates the formation of buds. Then it is recommended to keep the flower in a cold room (about 15 ° C), watering once a week. So you can count on the fact that buds are formed by November. They will bloom in December: they will be small flowers collected in inflorescences. The flowering period lasts about a month.

Some types of crassula bloom in summer.

With the beginning of summer, flower growers recommend taking the pot outside and watering it moderately.

What is another name for the money tree?

The money tree, as already mentioned, is called Crassula - from the Latin name of the genus. Another common "name" for the plant is Fatty, derived from the family name and appearance. It is also sometimes called the "tree of happiness."

The plant got its “money” name because its leaves look like coins. According to signs, it contributes to the influx of material wealth into the house. Moreover, the larger the copy, the greater wealth it promises to the owner.

Popular types of money tree

Most of the genus remained in Africa, but some of the plants confidently migrated to window sills around the world. Here are the most popular ones.

Crassula Sunset (Crassula ovata cv. Hummel's Sunset)

Decorative variety of oval crassula. It is distinguished by the variegated color of the leaves: white or yellowish hair with a bright red border flaunts on their edges. For this coloring, the variety got its name, which translates as “Sunset”. With proper care, flowering occurs when the plant reaches at least 7 years of age, in late autumn. Then numerous "stars" of light purple color appear, closely assembled with each other.

Crassula Sunset (Crassula ovata cv. Hummel's Sunset)

Crassula oval (silver) (Crassula ovata)

The species is very common in indoor floriculture. This is a plant with shiny oval-shaped leaves, the color of which is predominantly green, but there are also gray specimens.

AT vivo the plant grows up to 3 meters. At home, the height of the oval crassula is much more modest: a maximum of 1.5 m. This money tree grows very fast and branches well. The species has others positive traits: external attractiveness enviable unpretentiousness, including shade tolerance. Crassula oval is ideal for beginner growers and busy people.

Crassula Schmidt (Crassula schmidtii)

A low-growing plant, the height of which does not exceed 12 cm. The lower leaves, 4 cm long, close to each other, forming a kind of rosette, and the upper ones are narrower, longer and pointed at the ends. They have a two-tone color: red and silver-green in various variations, depending on the conditions. Some specimens have reddish lower leaves, while others have a soft gradient transition. There are numerous dark dots on the leaf plates.

Compared to other species, flowering of Crassula Schmidt is relatively easy to achieve, and small carmine flowers appear, collected in panicles, in spring or summer period. The plant is common in Europe, where it is usually bought as an annual and then discarded when it has faded.

Crassula Schmidt (Crassula schmidtii)

Crassula crescent (Crassula falcata Wendl)

Crassula sickle-shaped looks very decorative. Usually this is a plant with one (rarely several) stems, on which thick leaves grow tightly pressed against each other, sharpened at the edges. They are similar in shape to a sickle, which is why the species got its name.

But a distinctive feature of Crassula crescent is large red inflorescences, reaching a diameter of 20 cm. They are shaped like an umbrella and rise above the ground on a tall stem that grows up to 1 m. Flowering time is July and August.

Crassula perfoliata (Crassula perfoliata)

This is another species that boasts abundant flowering that occurs in the summer. Inflorescences are lush umbrellas of red or white color appearing in summer. Like crescent crassula, less demanding on the conditions for the formation of buds, so it usually always blooms in the house.

The leaves are lanceolate, with triangular tips, grow up to 15 cm in length. The height of the stems can be up to 1 m, but in room conditions this is rare - most specimens are lower.

Crassula perfoliata (Crassula perfoliata)

Mossy Crassula (Crassula lycopodioides)

A miniature plant with an original appearance, no more than 25 cm high. It is distinguished by thin shoots with curving tips. The stem has a tetrahedral shape, small dark green leaves are located on it. Flowers are produced in their axils. This species tolerates shade well. If it receives a lot of light, then the leaves will acquire a reddish tint.

Crassula milky (Crassula lactea)

Ampel crassula, the shoots of which are 30-50 cm long. The leaves are round, sharp at the ends, green with a gray tint. Blooms with white panicles in winter. Crassula milky can be grown in hanging pots.

Crassula milky (Crassula lactea)

Crassula rock (Crassula rupestris)

Tall crassula, whose branching shoots grow up to 60 cm. The miniature leaves do not have a petiole, so they sit tightly on the trunks. The color of the leaves is green, with a pronounced blue tint. There may be reddish stripes on the top of the leaf. Blooms yellow in April or May.

Crassula Cooper (Crassula Cupera)

Very valuable in terms of decorative plant. Crassula Cooper is a herbaceous succulent with numerous and intensively branching shoots, the length of which is only 10 cm. They have miniature leaves: their length is 1.5 cm and their width is only 0.8 cm. The leaves have pointed tips, covered with red dots , and the underside has pubescence, uncharacteristic of crassula.

Crassula Cooper (Crassula Cupera)

Crassula grouped (Crassula socialis)

Another undersized species. It has thin and branched shoots, which form dense rosettes of small (0.5 cm long) bluish-green leaves. They have about round shape and lined with cilia. Grows quickly in a pot, forming lush cushions. In the spring, inflorescences-umbrellas appear on high shoots. This type of crassula is used not only in home floriculture, but also for decorating an alpine slide or rockery in the garden.

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Secrets of caring for a money tree at home

Caring for succulents is different from caring for herbaceous houseplants. This is due to their ability to accumulate moisture and nutrients in their fleshy leaves - this is necessary for Crassula to survive in hot Africa. Although the plant loves moisture, it tolerates drought much more easily than overflow. It is recommended to water it rarely, but abundantly: in warm weather, 1-2 times a week, depending on temperature and lighting. In autumn and winter, watering is minimal: as the soil dries out.

The money tree does not need frequent feeding either: enough to feed him from spring to October. Fertilizers for succulents or cacti are suitable for this. If buds appeared on the plant, then feeding continues in November.

It is recommended to water Crassula rarely, but plentifully.

1. Although the fat man responds well to coolness, drafts should not be allowed.
2. The leaves are wiped with a damp cloth as they get dirty.
3. The plant is suitable for south-east, slightly less - south-west windows. In the south, he can get burned if artificial shading is not done.
4. In winter, the money tree needs rest. The pot is transferred to a bright and cool room, reducing watering and ceasing to feed.
5. In order for the plant to become decorative, you need to start shaping it as before. This can be done "for every taste": grow a sprawling crown or use all your strength to build a thick trunk. To do this, use the method of pinching young shoots or cutting off old ones, but in the second case, traces of cuts will remain, and the crassula will not look natural.

The fat woman is known for her unpretentiousness, but the methods and rules listed above will allow you to grow a pretty plant that will decorate any room, even if it does not bloom: it is rich in green “coin” leaves.

The fat woman is known for her unpretentiousness

Diseases of the money tree and methods of dealing with them

When grown at home, a money tree can get sick:

1. Defeat by rot. The main reason is too much watering. First, small roots rot in the depths of the pot, and then the rot rises to the trunk. You can suspect something is wrong by the loss of elasticity by the leaves. They begin to turn yellow and fall off. Only a transplant with the treatment of the root system can save the money tree from death: it is carefully examined and the affected roots are cut off with a sharp knife. Places of cuts are sprinkled with powder of crushed tablets of activated carbon. After that, the plant is transplanted, always in new pot and soil. Crassula should be watered minimally for the next month.
2. The appearance of brown and light spots on the leaves is a sign of the "work" of the fungus. The affected leaves must be removed, and then the entire plant should be treated with a fungicide.
3. Also the plant can be affected by pests, primarily scale insects and spider mites. The first noticeable to the naked eye are round insects with a hard, rounded or oval shield. The presence of a spider mite will be indicated by light dots and a thin cobweb. The best way to control pests is to use insecticides. For example, Fitoverma and the more powerful Aktara.

A diseased plant must be rearranged away from others until complete recovery so that the rest do not become infected.

How the money tree breeds (video)

Money tree - interesting and unpretentious plant. This is a great option for those who can skip a couple of waterings of their "green wards". For experienced flower growers, Crassula offers to solve a more difficult task - to make it bloom, which will become an exciting process. Your hard work will definitely be rewarded!

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As soon as they don’t call the money tree - a fat woman, a monkey tree, a crassula, a tree of happiness ... But regardless of the name, it has been proven that this plant brings well-being, success and prosperity to the house. How to properly care for this culture and what varieties exist? Let's figure it out.

Description

Crassula leaves have a shape similar to coins. Foliage color varies from light green to deep dark green.

In accordance with the ancient teachings of Feng Shui, Crassula helps to attract wealth and money to the family. The flower pot is placed on the south or east side of the house.

According to another teaching, it is believed that a tree is able to attract positive energy into the house. Its rounded shape of the crown repels negative influences and fills the house with harmony.

I note that you cannot buy a tree, you need to grow it yourself, invest strength and emotions in it. You can buy a sprout for a nominal fee from friends or neighbors.

Today, gardeners know certain varieties of fat women. All species differ from each other in the form of foliage, crown, flowering and color.

Some varieties have a silvery coating, which is formed during the growth and maturation of the tree, on the leaves and trunk.

What varieties are successfully grown on window sills:

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	View 1. Tree-like Has a lush crown large quantity leaves. The foliage is dark green, fleshy. Flowering is numerous, achieved with a balanced top dressing and a sufficient amount of light. Inflorescences are white and beige.
	View 2. Silver At home, it can reach up to 1.5 m in height. The species differs from others in its pronounced silvering of foliage. Blooms extremely rarely. The leaves are light green at the top of the tree and dark green at the bottom. Excellent for ornamental cultivation.
	View 3. Oval The view is low, with a lot of foliage. It is noteworthy that the fleshy leaves have a double color, which varies from dark green to light green edema. Foliage with red border.

All types of money tree come from warm lands. At home, they can grow up to two meters in height.

Extremely negatively on the development and growth of the money tree is affected by air conditioners, which literally take nutrient moisture from the foliage.

Features of planting and growing

The money tree prefers an earthy substrate, which is made specifically for cacti and other succulents. If you want to make your own planting soil, you need to mix:

• sod land - 1 part;
• leaf ground - 3 parts;
• sand - 1 part.

If possible, brick chips, clay and ash are added to the soil in a small amount. Important condition for growing fat women - the presence of drainage.

Transfer monkey tree produced once every three years. The need arises as a result of the growth of the trunk and crown.

It is possible to regulate the growth rate of the culture with the help of a flower pot. The larger the capacity, the more dynamic the growth of the tree will be.

Breeding methods

The money tree is quite easy to propagate:

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	Method 1. Leaf cuttings Leaf cuttings are dried in the open air for two days before planting. Then the prepared cuttings are planted in nutrient soil and watered. It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the cutting, as excessive moisture can adversely affect the general condition of the future tree.
	Method 2. Processes The shoot is selected strong, with a low stem. Rooting takes place in the ground. A week after planting the shoot in a container with soil, it must be fed with mineral fertilizer.

The method of germinating roots with water is considered the most effective, but long. To accelerate the formation of the root system, you can add to the water a means to accelerate the growth of the root system.

Growing: 5 rules

What are the principles of growing a money tree:

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	Rule 1. Moderate watering Watering the money tree is allowed once a week. Do not allow water to stagnate in the flower pot. It is also necessary to ensure that the soil does not dry out. During the dormant period, which begins in mid-November, the amount of watering is reduced - once every two weeks.
	Rule 2. Spraying It is not necessary to spray the bush regularly, but it is worth wiping the foliage with clean water weekly. Such manipulations will remove dust and dirt formed on the foliage. In addition, additional oxygen will be supplied to the leaves. Regular ventilation will help increase the level of humidity in the room.
	Rule 3 Sunlight The fat woman is quite a light-loving plant, she is not afraid of direct sunlight. Excessive time spent under the scorching sun can provoke the formation of burns on the foliage.
	Rule 4. Air temperature The optimum room temperature is considered to be between 20 and 25 °C.
	Rule 5 Indoor flower loves a balanced diet. It is necessary to feed the plant in sufficient quantities during the period of active growth - from May to September.

Pests and diseases

With proper care, pests and diseases in the money tree are practically not found.

It has been proven that the condition of a tree depends entirely on the condition of the person who takes care of it. If the owner of the money tree falls ill, then the flower itself begins to fade.

Crassual encounters diseases when improper care. Often the cause of ailments is excessive watering.

• The appearance of numerous brown spots on the foliage and trunk- indicates that a fungal disease has appeared. An antifungal agent will help to cope with the disease.
• Barrel blackening is root rot. First of all, the root system suffers. In this case, only surgery can help. The tree is twisted out of the ground, after which all damaged roots are removed. Necessarily cured tree is transplanted into a new soil.
• trunk curvature- cause of excessive winter watering. In addition, the reason may be hiding in insufficient lighting.

crown formation

The fat woman has unique feature, its crown can be formed in accordance with your wishes. You can grow a straight and tall tree, or you can grow an elegant indoor bonsai.

It is necessary to form a decorative crown from the first day of planting. First of all, select flower pot the required size: the narrower the container in diameter, the lower and more compact the tree will be.

In the process of growth, lateral shoots are removed, they also allow you to reduce the growth rate of the trunk and give the shrub a decorative appearance. Most often, the height of the stem during the formation of bonsai is 20–25 cm.

There are no leaves on half of the trunk. At this stage, the top is pinched, after which the removal of side shoots continues.

The sun's rays in the process of crown formation play a very important role. In low light, the trunk of a money tree can reach for a light source, thereby creating a slope and curvature.

Conclusion

The money tree is an unpretentious indoor plant that has an attractive appearance and unusual shape foliage. The name of the plant comes from ancient teachings. If your family does not have enough financial prosperity, then this tree must be brought into the house and grown from a small cutting into a chic and lush shrub.

Watch the video in this article, and if you have any questions - leave them in the comments, we will discuss!

Money tree, crassula or crassula belongs to succulent plants. When translated from Latin, "crassus" means thick, indicating a massive trunk with rounded leaves. Plant at home grows up to 1.5 meters, blooms with pale flowers collected in inflorescences at the top of the branches.

Even the ancient Chinese fell in love with an unpretentious plant. This is evidenced by the imperial tomb of the reign of the Han emperors, decorated with bronze images of a fat woman.

In the territory Ancient Russia There was a belief that Crassula is an offshoot of the Solar Tree. If during earthly habitation one is known as a generous person, then in the afterlife the tree will bestow heavenly life.

flower history

The plant is native to the arid regions of Africa, South Arabia and Madagascar.

For more than 1,500 years, the plant has been cultivated, conquering with unpretentiousness, attracting wealth and prosperity.

The merchants of the Middle East called the crassula the money tree, because its leaves resemble silver dinars.

The common name is jadeite or jade plant. Jewels symbolize wealth and power, give youth to the owners.

Cultivation in Europe is associated with the introduction of the fat woman in horticultural reference books in 1687. Already in the 19th century, the widespread distribution of the flower begins, sprouts are transported from South Africa along with other tropical species.

Thanks to the breeding of many hybrid varieties, more than 200 species of crassula are known. Among them there are tiny plants, and blooming with bright inflorescences, and striking with a mother-of-pearl shade of leaf plates.

Attention! The fat woman will satisfy the taste of any esthete, fit into an apartment with an old or modern interior. The plant will not only become a magnet for wealth, but also give the owner self-confidence and contribute to the development of leadership skills.

What are the signs and superstitions?

To attract money, you should grow a fat woman yourself or purchase a small sprout. The smaller the process can be rooted, the sooner luck will visit the owner.

Even if there is no time at all, they take a few minutes to communicate with Crassula. Leaves can be washed damp cloth slandering any words for wealth over a tree.

Good Luck Tips:

A strong magical effect is tying banknotes to a fat woman. It is advisable to pick up red threads or satin ribbons to attach money of different denominations.

Over time, old banknotes are replaced with new ones to prevent the stagnation of monetary energy. By the New Year, it is recommended to decorate the tree with chocolates in golden foil, tied with scarlet ribbons.

Why is the flower called "Money tree"?

The money tree symbolizes financial stability, attracts the energy of cash flows.

The name refers to the round-shaped leaves that cover the ground when falling, like silver coins.

If the plant is not watered for a long time, then it will not die, because it accumulates moisture in the coin leaves in case of drought. So a zealous owner always has a cash reserve for a "rainy" day.

The ability to reproduce even with a small shoot or leaf, germinating under adverse conditions, is also a symbol of enrichment when profit grows from a small start-up capital. The plant is also called the tree of happiness and good luck, dollar and coin tree.

Can you keep it at home?

Many advantages of keeping at home:

• attracting good luck and prosperity;
• cleansing the house of stagnation of negative energy;
• if family members get sick, it takes on the negative, begins to wither, and after the person recovers, it returns to its original appearance;
• does not emit allergic compounds into the air, therefore it is suitable for everyone;
• the bactericidal properties of the tree are known.

In addition to attracting financial well-being The leaves are used to treat skin lesions, boils and arthritis. Decoctions of the leaves will help get rid of sore throats and herpes rashes.

Against sprains and bruises, juice is used, which is impregnated with a bandage, and then the affected area is tied.

Important! emergency help when a bee stings, a fresh leaf will serve. Cut and applied with a cut to the wound, fixed with a plaster. Soon the pain will subside, and the swelling will subside.

How to plant so that money flows?

Owners of fat women can not always boast of increased well-being. Everything is connected with the fact that the conditions of a magical landing in order to attract monetary energy are not met.

How to properly fit:

It is impossible to talk about financial collapse so that the plant does not wither. Everything should be told in a positive way, painting future wealth in detail.

What rituals are there to attract money?

Crassula is used in rituals to attract financial energy:

Attention! A fat woman should not be kept in a house near cacti that absorb radiation. It is better to place the flowerpot near an orange tree or indoor chrysanthemums.

The magical properties of a flower

By the appearance of the tree, one can judge the financial condition of the owners of the dwelling. If it withers or has small leaves, then poverty and illness await the owners. The good condition of the flower indicates well-established financial flows, a healthy climate in the family.

With proper care, the plant will not only saturate the air with useful volatile compounds, but also attract financial energy to the house.

What does a plant mean in feng shui?

According to the teachings of Feng Shui, it is considered a powerful money amulet., refers to resuscitators, that is, in short terms restores vitality, relieves fatigue.

According to an old legend, if you shake a tree, it will give you gold coins.

It is believed that the leaves accumulate monetary energy, the thicker they are, the more wealth will grow. It is recommended to bury coins in the soil under the plant, decorate it with red ribbons.

Between the branches, you can plant a miniature dragon that attracts wealth, an owl is placed on the tree, which monitors the savings in the house, and 3 red lanterns are installed at the base to enhance the magic of the plant.

What does it mean if it's dead?

If the plant dries up, try to improve care. It is necessary to transplant it into another pot, examine the root for rot, and cut off the affected areas with a sharp knife, sprinkle with charcoal.

Falling leaves are collected in a wallet to enhance monetary energy. When nothing helped, and the tree died, nothing terrible happened. Similar troubles happen with any plants, and a shoot is taken from Crassula for subsequent rooting.

Why does the fat woman bloom?

The fat woman very rarely pleases with flowering, but if this happened, then it's time to make wishes that will certainly come true soon.

The flowering itself indicates the receipt of money from unexpected sources or the receipt of an inheritance.

Desires must be of a material nature, money will flow into the family in an endless stream.

Can a dead tree be thrown away?

When the money tree is old and withered, they get rid of it, but thank for the rendered financial assistance. Only a living fat woman becomes a magnet for wealth, and a dried one will slow down the energy of money. If at least one living branch remains on the tree, then it is broken off to grow a new plant.

Is it possible to cut?

Trimming is carried out to form the crown. They take a garden pruner, try to give the crown a round shape. The branches are cut a couple of centimeters above the dormant bud to provoke the growth of side branches.

If the plant is still young, then pruning is too early. With rapid growth, they pinch off the growth point located in the apical part of the shoot with their nails.

Is it possible to donate?

They give a tree for a wedding with pure thoughts, wishing the young family prosperity.

The trunk is tied with a scarlet ribbon, and banknotes rolled into tubes are tied with threads to the plant.

They present a present with warm wishes so that the tree becomes a guarantee of growing well-being.

You can also donate not a living tree, but made of ornamental stones or metal. The talisman is placed in the southeastern part of the apartment, they slander money, wipe the leaves.

What to do if given as a gift?

According to legend, if you give an adult money tree into the wrong hands, you can go bankrupt. But if you gave a fat woman for a wedding with pure wishes, then everything will be fine in financial terms both for the donor and for the other party.

When they give a tree, it is better to pay with coins, and put the plant for several days separately from other plants for adaptation in a new house.

Is it possible to sell and buy?

Sell ​​only young plants that are specially grown for sale. They try not to talk with such trees, they will bring income to future owners.

They buy only young plants to grow at home on their own.

Note! Buying an adult tree will not bring wealth, but will become another acquisition for landscaping a home.

How to properly sprout?

If you give the shoot into the wrong hands, then wealth will leave the house. When you present a process with a pure heart, wealth will only increase. You can break off a shoot from a tree and root it by a memorable date in order to give a young fat woman to close friends.

Useful video

Learn more about the signs and various superstitions about the "Tree Tree" from the video below:

Let's draw conclusions

The money tree will become the talisman of financial profit in the house, if you follow the simple rules for care, replant, water and feed in time. Crassula will smooth out family conflicts, become a guarantee of growing prosperity, if you decorate it with banknotes, coins and scarlet ribbons.

The fat girl will turn into a home doctor, will be the first aid for joint pain and viral diseases.

Still, it is worth remembering that the fat woman is a talisman. But no talismans will bring you money if you do not make any effort.

Not many people know a houseplant called Crassula, but everyone knows what the Money Tree or Crassula looks like. And although it historical homeland- Africa, in the homes of many flower growers, this flower takes pride of place. So - this is the same plant, loved by everyone for the unusual beauty of the crown, unpretentious nature and its ability to cleanse the room of negative energy and attract wealth and prosperity to the house. In this article you will find helpful tips for the care of the Money Tree (Crassula) at home, including during flowering or dormancy.

Note that only a healthy and well-groomed Money Tree has this property. There is a belief that a diseased plant has the exact opposite effect on its owner. He may suffer failure in financial affairs and loss of money. To prevent this from happening to you, try to ensure that the Fat Woman living in your apartment is always well-groomed, beautiful and healthy.

It is believed that the money tree contributes to financial well-being.

However, even when good care The money tree will begin to wither and may even die if long time is in a negative atmosphere of scandals between family members if its owner or mistress is constantly under stress or seriously ill. Keep this in mind and, if you want the Fat Woman to live in your house for many years, try to avoid conflict situations and do not get sick.

Useful properties of Crassula

Everyone knows that the Money Tree has positive energy. In addition, it still has healing qualities, is a filter plant. Its leaves release phytoncides into the air, which have pronounced antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties, which disinfect the indoor air.

Crassula leaves contain arsenic, their consumption is strictly prohibited.

But externally, the juice of the Money Tree is used to treat many diseases:

• From sore throats and inflammation of the gums - in the form of rinses. To rinse, take the juice from several leaves, dilute it with warm water 5 times. Rinse your mouth and throat with this solution up to 5 times a day.
• From insect bites, herpes, abscesses, bruises, cuts - in the form of lotions. For lotions, take a few leaves, crush them in a mortar into gruel. Apply a sterile bandage soaked in this gruel to the sore spot. If necessary, you can make a bandage and keep it on the wound for up to 4 hours. Especially effective for muscle sprains and bruises. Herpes is treated with Crassula juice - every 30 minutes. lubricate their lips.
• From diseases of the joints, arthritis, arthrosis - in the form of rubbing with the juice of the plant before going to bed.
• From corns - peel the leaf from the film and attach it to the corn with a band-aid for the night.

We remind you that you can use the juice of the Money Tree only externally. The lack of regular flowering in the indoor flower makes it practically hypoallergenic. Very rarely, an allergy may appear in the form of redness, itching, tearing, or a rash. In this case, this medicine should be discarded. Pregnant women, children and nursing mothers should not take risks.

Care for the money tree at home

Check out our article in order to choose a flower to your liking. Here we will tell you about how to care for the Fat Woman so that she will please you for many years.

Location and lighting

Intensive lighting is the key to active growth, health and beauty of your pet. A place for a pot must be chosen on a spacious windowsill of the south, southeast or southwest directions or near them. Almost all types of tree-like Crassuls, namely, Crassules, respond well to sunlight. The color of their leaves directly depends on the intensity of lighting.

Only in varieties with a pure green color of the leaves from the midday sun, the surface of the leaves can become dark brown, and its edges acquire a reddish edging. To prevent this from happening, shade such a flower from direct sunlight in the middle of the day with a curtain or blinds. The rest of the Money Tree species are not afraid of direct sunlight.

With a lack of lighting, variegated and flowering varieties may lose the bright color of their leaves and not bloom. For uniform formation of the crown of the flower, it is necessary to periodically turn it to the light source different sides. AT summer time of the year, it is desirable to take out all the fat women in the open air. Choose a place well-lit, but protected from the wind - there they will grow well, and some will bloom.

If you have only north-facing windows in your apartment, you can’t do without the help of a phytolamp or a fluorescent lamp. without them through a short time the plant will lose its decorative effect - the shoots will begin to stretch towards the light, the leaves will become thinner, fade and fall off.

The temperature of the money tree

The money tree feels good at normal room temperature in the range of 22 - 28 gr. In the summer, it can be taken out to the balcony, veranda, garden. If you do not have such an opportunity, move the pot from the windowsill to the floor - it is a little cooler there. The change in temperature during the day is only good for the flower.

How to care for the Money Tree during the dormant period

In winter, Fatty prefers to rest. From late November to February, she needs to provide a lower temperature: 14 - 16 gr. Move the pot away from the heaters, put it near balcony door, ventilate the room more often (while not forgetting that drafts can kill the plant). Water once a month, do not feed. If you have a heated loggia, Crassula can spend the winter on it at a temperature of 8 - 10 gr. At high temperatures during the winter dormancy, the plant may shed its foliage and lose its decorative effect. Connoisseurs say that Fatty can withstand temperatures as low as 0 degrees. But we do not advise you to do this. But you try to provide three months of cool content.

We remind you that the plant does not tolerate drafts.

Watering

It is important to know how to water a money tree at home. The fat woman reacts strongly to the presence of excess moisture in the soil. We can say that the flower needs little moisture. Never flood succulents. Their root system is prone to decay, the leaves will immediately begin to fall off, the lush crown will turn into a bald stem. So before you start watering, make sure the pot has drainage holes. If there are no holes in the bottom of your pot, you will have to make them - drill with a drill or burn with a red-hot awl. Now you can water.

In summer, the Money Tree is watered abundantly once every 2 to 3 weeks. Young specimens are watered more often, especially in the heat, every week. The substrate during this time should dry out at least 2 - 3 cm deep into the pot.

If you have mature plant, you can safely go on vacation without worrying about watering it. The thick, succulent leaves of the Money Tree retain moisture, and the plant can wait a month for your arrival without losing a single leaf.

Water Crassula every 3 to 4 weeks in the fall. Remember that the top layer of the substrate dries out very quickly, especially on a sunny window sill through glass, but this is a deceptive moment. Check a little deeper - most likely the soil around the roots is still damp. The next watering is done when the substrate dries out 4 cm deep into the pot.

If the soil does not dry out for a long time between waterings, it means that it was not picked up correctly or the pot is too large and the problem is in it. Excess moisture after watering from the pan must be drained.

In winter, if the Crassula is in a cool room on vacation (from November to February), watering is minimized. Just make sure that the soil in the pot does not dry out completely. Leaves serve as a signal for watering - they become soft.

Water for irrigation should be used settled, filtered or boiled, at room temperature or a couple of degrees higher.

Humidity

Humidity in the room does not play a big role in the life of the Money Tree. This plant is a succulent. Its stems and leaves accumulate moisture and use it during unfavorable dry periods, such as during the heating season. Subject to regular ventilation of the room, she feels great in a city apartment. If for some reason the Crassula is in a humid microclimate, then watering is reduced to a minimum. And this flower does not need spraying, because this can lead to a deterioration in the appearance of the leaves and even to their decay.

At the same time, to maintain the cleanliness and elasticity of the leaves, they should be wiped with a damp sponge or cloth. Clean leaves are better saturated with oxygen. While the dimensions of the flower allow, you can periodically wash the leaves with a warm shower in the bathroom. Just make sure that water does not get on the substrate, it is better to cover the pot with foil.

The soil

What land is needed for the Money Tree? The soil should be not so much nutritious as loose, moisture and breathable. Suitable soil for succulent plants, which can be purchased at flower shops. It is also possible to cook on your own. To do this, mix 1 tsp of leafy soil, 3 tsp of soddy land, 1 tsp of humus, 1 tsp of coarse river sand, 1 tsp of fine gravel or agroperlite. You can add some ash. Feng Shui lovers can put two or three coins of different denominations to attract wealth. At the bottom of the pot, along with drainage, add pieces of charcoal or activated charcoal to prevent fungal infections.

Pot

The root system of the flower is fibrous, rather weak, superficial. Therefore, the pot for the Money Tree must be chosen according to the width of the roots. In addition, it should be shallow and heavy, preferably clay, so that the growing tree does not overturn it. In such a pot, the roots will develop well, delivering moisture and nutrients to the stems and leaves.

Young, fast-growing fat women in a year will need to change the pot - to a more spacious pot. Adult specimens require transplantation less often - once every 2-3 years. In adulthood, the Money Tree has a lush crown and a tall, strong trunk. The risk of tipping the pot increases. We recommend that during the next plant transplant, install a support in the pot, to which you tie the flower.

Pay special attention to the drainage layer. Crassula is a very sensitive plant to an excess of moisture, so a good drainage layer in a pot is a must. As a drainage, you can use any non-rotting material - expanded clay, stone, pebbles, cork. Before use, disinfect them.

top dressing

The money tree needs to be fed only during the active growth of stems and leaves - from late spring to mid-August. Enough three prikormok for this time. Preference should be given to fertilizers for cacti or succulents. In order not to damage the root system, top dressing should be applied in liquid form some time after the main watering.

If the flower was transplanted into a new substrate in the spring, it should not be fed this season. In winter, the plant is also not fed.

Transfer

The best time for transplanting fat women is autumn or the end of March - April. Young trees are transplanted annually, adults - after two to three years.

So how do you transplant a money tree? If the time has come, take the flower out of the old pot. Examine it root system. Cut off broken, rotten or too long roots with a sterile instrument. Sprinkle the places of cuts with crushed activated carbon. Leave the tree for several hours in the air - let the wounds dry and tighten. Only then proceed to planting in a new pot.

If you did not find any visible damage to the root system, do not disturb the earthen ball, but simply transfer the plant along with the earth into a new pot, which already has a drainage layer and some fresh substrate. Cover all the roots with fresh soil so that there are no voids left in the pot. Do not deepen the root collar. Lightly compact the substrate and water.

When buying a plant in a store, do not rush to immediately transplant it into a new pot upon arrival home. Let him live with you for a couple of weeks in a shipping container, in a warm, well-lit place. Let him adapt to the new conditions. At this time, exclude any negative impact on the tree, surround it with attention and love. Remember that it is very important for a young Money Tree to feel positive energy premises. Only after that you can start transplanting.

If there is a need for an adult transplant large plant, which has a thick trunk and a heavy crown, prepare a wider ceramic pot for it, put two or three stones on the bottom of which to make the pot heavier, make it more stable and prevent the flower from falling. Use the transplant to establish a support in the pot and tie the stem to it. After transplanting, while the root system is fixed in a new pot, cover the stem of the tree over the substrate with large stones to prevent the Crassula from falling on its side. Put the flower in partial shade for a week and do not disturb it, let the roots become fixed in the substrate. Then the stones must be removed.

How to form the crown of the Fat Woman

If the flower has already reached the size you need, and you do not need the Money Tree to continue growing, stop transplanting it into a larger pot. Just change the top layer of the substrate in the old pot every year.

The crown of the Fat Woman itself is formed in the form of a tree. But you need to know how to prune the Money Tree at home, because some side branches will grow so much that they will break under the weight of their own weight. The result is a tree of a completely unsightly shape. If you start pruning a young plant in a timely manner, you can form a neat and beautiful mini-tree of the original look.

Start forming the Money Tree in infancy, when the stem and shoots are gray-green in color, and the cuts do not leave marks on them. When pruning an adult tree, stumps remain in the pinching places, which spoil decorative look flower.

The essence of crown formation is to first remove the lateral processes until the tree grows to the desired height: the bare stem should be about 15 cm, and the whole plant 25 - 30 cm in height. Now you need to pinch off or cut off the top of the head with two upper leaves. After a while, four leaves will appear in their place. So go ahead. As your tree grows, pinch off the top bud where you want new shoots.

Try to have no more than four pairs of leaves on each branch of the Money Tree. If you missed the moment, and 6-7 pairs of leaves formed on the branch, pruning above the growth point of the fourth pair of leaves will help. Sprinkle the cut with crushed coal or cinnamon powder. To avoid bending branches to one side, often turn the flower to the light with different sides.

The money tree belongs to the tree form of Crassula, grows in the form of a tree and gradually sheds leaves at the bottom of the woody trunk.

This is what your tree should look like: the stem is thick, grey-green. Over time, it becomes woody from below. From above it is decorated with a neat crown of thick leaves of dark green or silver color, with a glossy surface, with a reddish edging or spots of the same tone. The height of the flower can be whatever you want - from 50 cm to one and a half meters.

You can also make the Money Tree look like a bonsai. It will take some time, perhaps more than one year. First, you should grow a strong tree, in which the trunk will reach the thickness you need. Then you will radically cut it off and patiently wait for new branches to grow. At these branches, you will cut off almost all the leaves - leave only those that are at the very ends. So, gradually, you will form the desired crown of your pet, and the Money Tree will be the main decoration of your interior.

Bloom

Crassula (Money tree) rarely blooms at home and only in adulthood (about 10 years). With a high degree of probability, only ideal conditions of detention will be able to move Crassula to bloom: intense lighting all year round, long cold wintering and regular transplanting of the plant into a new soil. If a miracle happens, then in the spring you can see how the Money Tree will bloom. Flowering will continue for two to three months.

This is how the money tree blooms

Numerous flowers, collected in loose inflorescences in the form of umbrellas, will appear at the ends of young mature shoots (therefore, pinching and pruning in order to form a crown must be done in early spring so that these shoots appear after pruning, so that they grow over the summer and ripen until autumn, when the laying of flower buds begins for flowering next year). The flowers of the Money Tree are very small, in the form of white stars with a pinkish or greenish tinge.

A flowering tree will exude a strong sweet fragrance throughout the flowering period. Faded inflorescences should be removed so that the plant does not waste energy on the formation and cultivation of seeds. Try to properly care for your beautiful Crassula, and we hope that she will delight you with beautiful flowering.

Reproduction of the money tree

Propagation by cuttings and leaves

Most often, the fat woman is propagated using cuttings. Even an accidentally broken branch can be suitable for you as planting material. We recommend that if propagation is necessary, do not break the branches, but carefully cut the stem or leaf cutting with a clean knife. Powder the cut site with crushed activated charcoal to exclude infection. Allow time for the wound to air dry. The fat woman has poisonous leaves, so put the stalk in a place where animals and children cannot get it.

Then, place the cutting for rooting in a slightly damp substrate to a depth of 5 cm. If you root a leaf, the depth of its immersion in the substrate should be 1 cm. It is better to carry out this operation in the spring, in March - April. It’s good if you arrange a mini-greenhouse for seedlings. Use a mixture of peat and sand as a substrate. The greenhouse needs to be ventilated, moisten the soil with a small spray gun if necessary. Maintain the rooting temperature within 18 - 22 gr. Usually, the rooting of the cuttings is quick and without problems. How to plant a shoot of a money tree? As soon as you see that your young tree has begun to grow, develop, has reached 10 cm, transplant it into a pot of a suitable size, put it in a well-lit place in partial shade and take care of it like an adult plant.

Very often, cuttings are rooted in a glass of warm settled water. To prevent the stem from rotting, a tablet of activated charcoal is added to the water. And in order for the roots to appear faster, a solution of a root formation stimulator is dripped there, for example, Kornevin or Zircon. After the appearance of stable roots, the stalk can be transplanted into its own pot.

Propagation with seeds

Another way to propagate the Money Tree is with the help of seeds. This method is less common and less effective. If you decide to get your copy of Fat Woman in this way, we will help you. Prepare the substrate for succulents, container, seeds. Put a layer of moist soil on the bottom of the container, put the Crassula seeds on it, cover the lid. If necessary, ventilate and moisten the substrate with a small spray bottle with warm water. The best time for sowing seeds is February. After two weeks, wait for the first shoots to appear. After the mass appearance of sprouts, move the greenhouse to a bright, warm place and organize additional lighting so that they do not stretch. Start opening the lid of the container, first for a while, and then completely remove it. As soon as the sprouts get stronger, they can be transplanted into separate small pots. In the first year, the plant is not satisfied with the dormant period - let it grow and gain strength.

Diseases of the money tree

Fatty is extremely rarely sick. She has a pretty strong immune system. However, if you strongly neglect the rules of her room content, she will get sick. Let's consider some such cases.

• If brown spots appear on the leaves of the plant, if the leaves begin to rot, these are signs of a fungal disease. The reason is the excessive humidity of the air and the substrate. For the same reason, the Money tree may experience leaf fall, it may become bald in a short time. Treat the affected plant with a fungicide containing copper. Adjust the frequency of watering and the quality of the water used.

• Why do the leaves of the money tree fall? Sudden dropping of leaves in the summer season indicates that you are not watering the plant enough or watering it with too cold water. If the Fat Woman sheds leaves every two to three years without visible reasons- this is the norm.

• If the leaves of the flower are covered with black spots, pay attention to the location of the pot. If it stands in the sun - for sure, the plant received a sunburn. Move it to another place or shade it. If the fat woman spent a period of rest in dark place, then in the spring to solar lighting it needs to be taught again, gradually.
• If the Money Tree began to dry and wither, this is a sign of suffocation. The plant is hot. Take it out to Fresh air or ventilate the room, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth, spray the surrounding air with cool water.
• Why is the money tree not growing? Perhaps a transplant into a larger pot is required. Perhaps you have not fed the plant for a long time. It is possible that insect pests have wound up in the roots. Perhaps the roots simply rotted from frequent and abundant watering. Either way, transplant the Money Tree into a new pot and new substrate. If you find pests, pre-treat the roots with some kind of insecticide: actara, fitoverm, actellik. If there are no living roots, the plant cannot be saved. Try rooting its shoots or leaves.
• If brown spots form on the leaves, most likely these are dry, healed wounds from insect pests. Cosmetic defect, but nothing dangerous.
• From excess moisture, the stem of the plant may darken. Stop watering for a while. After a couple of weeks, the substrate and the roots in it will dry out well, and the Fat Woman can recover. If the flower still disappears, take it out of the pot, inspect the roots. If they are all black and soft, the flower cannot be saved. Cut off the top and try to root it. If only part of the roots is affected, remove them and all rotten parts of the plant. Treat with a fungicide or crushed charcoal. Plant in a new container with a new substrate. And keep an eye on watering.
• The roots may partially die off with a long absence of watering in the hot season (for example, the owners were on vacation). When watering is resumed, the plant will almost certainly grow new roots if no root rot has occurred.
• If the leaves of the Money Tree have become soft, have lost turgor, then this is similar to insufficient watering or lack of nutrients in the soil. Rather, water the plant with warm settled water. After watering, if necessary, fertilize with fertilizer for cacti or succulents.
• If you water regularly, the substrate is constantly wet, and the leaves wither and turn yellow, then the problem is in the root system of the flower. Most likely the roots are starting to rot. This can happen for several reasons:

1. from an excess of moisture in the soil;
2. from improperly selected substrate;
3. from watering with cold tap water;
4. from too large a pot in a plant.

• If the Flower began to stretch or fall on one side, it means that it lacks lighting. If you do not take action, over time the stem of the plant will bend, and it may break and die.
• If the trunk of the Fat Woman began to thin out, the lower leaves fall off - check temperature regime flower content, the presence of drafts and the frequency of watering. In addition, fresh indoor air is extremely important for the plant - do not forget to ventilate regularly. In the warm season, take the plant outdoors. And never water the plant with cold tap water.

If you notice in time that Fatty is not healthy, try to cure her. Take the flower out of the pot. Release the roots from the substrate. If necessary, rinse them under water. Examine the roots. Cut off the rotted areas with a clean tool. Treat wounds with crushed activated charcoal or cinnamon powder. If the damage is severe, treat with a suitable fungicide. Hold the treated plant for some time in the air - let the wounds heal. Then plant the flower in a new pot suitable for the size of the root system in a new soil for succulents. Adjust the frequency of watering. Use only settled or boiled water. We hope that you will be able to save your Money Tree.

Pests

In any case, the appearance of insects is a very alarming signal. They multiply rapidly, form huge colonies, suck juices from leaves and stems. We recommend using special preparations - insecticides, such as actara, actellik, fitoverm and others, of which there are a huge number in special stores. Read the instructions for using each drug. Perhaps one time will not be enough to get rid of all the individuals, their larvae and eggs.

Conclusion

In this article, we talked about how to grow a money tree beautiful and healthy. If you master the simple rules for caring for a Fat Woman - you will give her time to drink, feed, bathe, do her hair (cutting), change her outfits (pots) and take her out into nature, the flower will give you all its best decorative and healing qualities, become a healer and decoration of your home, a talisman of its well-being and financial condition for many years. In some families, money trees delight more than one generation of households.

Representatives of this family are extremely diverse in appearance. The height of adult fat women can reach 3-4 m in height, with a trunk diameter of 1.5-3 cm. The crown in the ordinary version has a spherical shape and a tree-like appearance. The roots of young as well as old plants are superficial, shallow, therefore vulnerable and sensitive.

In almost all species, the leaves are arranged oppositely on thickened shoots and are fleshy and gray-green or dark green in color. The leaf may have a reddish border. The leaves of fat women accumulate arsenic from the soil, so eating the plant is contraindicated.

The flowers are small, have a different color(whitish, cream, pink, yellow). Flowers usually form in lateral or terminal umbellate or racemose inflorescences, less often in solitary axils. The number of petals and stamens is the same. Anthers oblong or ovoid; nectar scales are small. The flowering period usually begins in late autumn and lasts 2-3 months.

Important! In room conditions, Crassula blooms extremely rarely. It begins to bloom only with proper care at 7-8 years of age.

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Why is it scientifically called "rassula" and what does it mean, other names

The plant has been cultivated for over 1500 years in different parts of the world. Over a long period of history, it has acquired living beliefs and signs, from which many different names have appeared:

1. The scientific name of the culture is “crassula”, which means “thick” in Latin, that is, it reflects appearance flower, with its wide stems and fleshy dense leaves.
2. For the outward resemblance of the leaves to the coins, the merchants of the Middle East called the plant the "money tree".
3. The name "jadeite or jade plant" came from China, where these stones are associated with longevity, prosperity and power.
4. The names “lucky plant” and “friendship tree” come from the UK, where the plant has become very popular and is considered a good housewarming gift.

In Europe, the cultivation of the fat woman began in 1687. since its inclusion in gardening reference books. In the 19th century, sprouts of the plant begin to be delivered on ships from South Africa along with other tropical species, and the tree begins to spread everywhere.

What family does it belong to and where is it found in nature?

Crassula is a succulent plant of the Crassula family, numbering about 300. They call homeland South Africa. Crassula easily adapts to extreme conditions environment, therefore, it can now be found both in its countries of origin and throughout the Southern Hemisphere: from tropical forests to the arid Arabian desert.

Reference! In Russia, in the wild, the plant is found in the Far East, where 54 species have been recorded.

Is Crassula different from other succulents or not?

Crassula can be confused with other succulents or plants from the purslane family:

• Portulacaria.
• Aptenia.
• Aichrizon.
• Aeonium.
• Pachyphytum.

Features of cultivation

Does it climb quickly?

How does a flower grow in nature and for how long? In the wild, it grows on sandy or rocky soil, in arid climates. under constant sunlight exposure. Since the fat woman has to extract useful elements for growth with great difficulty, it cannot be said that she grows very quickly. This is a slow growing culture.

Are there reasons that affect the size of a crop and to what height it grows? Depending on the species, the plant adds from 1 to 15 cm per year. In the first few years of life, Crassula grows very slowly, later on it grows faster. The maximum recorded plant height is 4 meters.

To accelerate plant growth at home, it is recommended:

1. turn different sides to the light (for uniform growth);
2. remove side shoots so that the fat woman stretches, and does not grow in breadth;
3. creation of conditions for daily temperature fluctuations.

Useful tips for caring for Crassula at home can be found in.

root system

The root system is located close to the surface of the earth and does not branch. Crassula roots are very sensitive to waterlogging, therefore, when it is planted in a wide, but not deep container, so that water does not accumulate at the bottom, where the roots of the flower do not reach. The flowerpot is selected taking into account the size of the crown, and not the root system.

Does it require proper care and how long does it live?

Crassula is not demanding on growing conditions and has good resistance to various negative influences. A tree in the wild lives 70-90 years, and in the house, with proper care, its lifespan is about 50 years. As the years go by, the tree only gets stronger.

Main types: description and names

This plant is presented various forms and :

• tree shrubs.

  The most popular plants for cultivation at home resemble a small tree with a rich crown - Ovate (or Oval), Purslane, Ovata Minor, Hobbit.

• Ground cover (creeping).

  Small-sized bushy plants, creeping with a carpet - Lycopsoid, Tetrahedral, Rosette.

• Colossoid (columnar).

  Upright bushes - Perforata, Cooper, Buddha Temple.

• Decorative blooming.

  Annually flowering species - Crescent, Schmidt, Pierced.

What to do so that the indoor flower does not fade?

At home, we optimally create conditions close to natural:

• in summer the temperature is +20-25 °C, in winter it is below 12 °C (down to -2 °C);
• in the spring-summer period, a lot of light and fresh air are required;
• soil mixture for succulents and mandatory drainage at the bottom of the pot;
• watering rare (in winter up to 1 time per month);
• wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust;
• transplanting young plants once a year, mature plants once every three years;
• top dressing every 2 months during the growth period.

All diseases and pests

1. Rot - with stagnant fluid.
2. Falling leaves - with excessive moisture, excess fertilizer, too high a temperature.
3. Pale leaves - with a lack of light.
4. Pests rarely attack, they can be: aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, spider mites.

We wrote more about the diseases and pests of the fat woman.

Application in traditional medicine

The fat woman also finds its application in folk medicine, where it is used in the form of tinctures, juices, gruel from the leaves. Healing properties Plants help with such ailments as:

• burns and skin damage;
• dermatitis and skin lesions with fungal infections;
• tonsillitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis;
• arthritis;
• nasal polyps;
• gout;
• varicose veins.

You will find more information about the healing properties of the money tree, as well as contraindications for use, and from you will find out whether it is possible to keep this plant at home and why it is dangerous for its owners.

Today, an ornamental houseplant known as the "money tree" is found in many homes and apartments, as well as workplaces. For many, the fat woman is not just a beautiful indoor tree, but also a talisman that can bring happiness, good luck and financial well-being.