- We grow a flower Money tree - we take care of it diligently, we demonstrate well-being on the windowsill

We grow a flower Money tree - we take care of it diligently, we demonstrate well-being on the windowsill

Flower Money Tree or fat girl- this is a well-known succulent, unpretentious and quite cute. Valued among indoor flower growers he is also because symbolizes financial success owners (if it grows well and forms large leaves). Those who believe in this are simply obliged to know the main nuances of plant care - after all, well-being directly depends on this! But seriously, Crassula (fat woman) survives any conditions quite well - but you can’t completely abandon her either.

The tree-like crassula is the very “money tree”.

And what does it happen?

Not everyone knows that a homemade money tree can actually be different. Different types leaf color and shape.

So, the leaves can be colored green (light or dark), be shiny or reddish, spotted or silvery, have stripes and stains of yellowish and even blue tones.

The silver fat woman is more resistant to sunlight.

Actually, the money tree, familiar to us, is considered arborescens. Other popular varieties include:

• oval;
• silvery - thanks to the plaque on the leaves, it is better protected from direct sun;
• crassula mix, in need of bright lighting;
• lycopsid;
• purslane;
• compact hybrid of the oval fat woman Hobbit.

Hobbit hybrid, popular with flower growers.

We take care of the money tree without difficulty

So that higher home money tree pleases you with abundant greenery and even could form flowers he needs to be properly cared for.

Few manage to see a blooming fat woman, because it blooms after 15 years.

First of all, choose the right place for the plant pot. He will not like bright sunlight, although the lighting should be good. Optimal - put a fat girl south or southeast. In the north, the special color of the leaves inherent in some varieties will not appear. Penumbra is also acceptable - but then the stems of the plant will stretch.

Sunset (in translation - sunset, it seems, right?).

1. In the period from April to September, the plant needs top dressing. You can choose a universal or special succulent fertilizer for this. Feed monthly, applying a fertilizer solution after watering, when the soil is still wet.
2. In the warm season, the earth in a pot should always be slightly damp and in winter and autumn dry. Remember that excess moisture for this plant can be fatal.
3. Keep in mind that this houseplant is quite demanding on the temperature regime, and it is different for summer and winter. For active growth crassula needs warmth (at least 20 ºC) and fresh air. And in winter, the plant rests and will thank you for the cool room. (8-10ºC). If a dormant period is not provided, then the leaves of the money tree will fall off and the stems will stretch.
4. close heating appliances there is no need to put a fat woman, because she prefers high humidity air.
5. Not everyone knows, but the fat woman can be cut and shaped bushy crown, like a real tree. Start trimming at young age- as soon as the shoot reaches 15 cm in height. To do this, pinch the shoots, leaving 2 large leaves at the top. If you form mature plant When breaking the stems, be sure to disinfect the broken place with crushed coal.

Crassula lycopsus bears little resemblance to its fellows.

Many say that the fat woman blooms magnificently, however few people saw these flowers- white or pink umbrellas collected from small inflorescences.

The thing is that Crassula blooms already as an adult - you will have to properly care for it for 15 years in order to achieve this, and also do not forget to provide a full rest period every winter.

We transplant and propagate the fat girl according to all the rules

At home, the fat woman breeds very simply. Suitable for this offshoot or leaf stalk. You can see Crassula shedding her leaves by herself - leave them in the soil or put them in water and they will form roots very quickly and then a small plant will appear. It is planted in a pot with a diameter of 5-7 cm. The plant must be properly watered, and as soon as a pronounced trunk is formed, it should be planted in a permanent place.

The cuttings root well in water.

To grow a new plant, use the right soil mix. Here, the same composition as for cacti will be optimal:

• 1 piece of turf;
• 3 parts of leaf land;
• 1 part coarse sand;
• good drainage;
• ash;
• clay;
• humus;
• broken brick crumb;
• crushed charcoal protecting the root from decay.

The soil should be slightly acidic or neutral.

Transfer at home, it will take every 2 years. To make your adult indoor flower feel comfortable, you need to choose for him correct pot. After all, the tree will become tall and branchy, and the root system will not be able to keep it in a bowl.

Mesembryanthemoides - the name is hard to pronounce, but it looks amazing!

Accordingly, the container should be deep and heavy, corresponding in height to the growth of the flower. The diameter of the container should not be less than the diameter of the crown- then the plant will be stable. So before transplanting a plant, choose the right container - and sometimes this can be problematic, because an adult money tree in a room can reach 1.5 meters in height.

An interesting view is Perforate, or perforated.

Dangerous diseases and pests

The most common problems when growing a money tree are - leaves are falling or rotted trunk. Both are caused by improper care - rot occurs due to overflow (especially in the cold season). It is very difficult to eliminate it - in most cases, only the separation of viable cuttings and the cultivation of a new plant from them will help. But you can try to cut off the rotten parts and plant the plant in a new container with clean soil.

Very original look- Buddha, or also called Buddha Temple.

Leaves fall if the plant is in uncomfortable conditions for a long time - in this way it tries to multiply urgently. The reason for this may be too high temperatures in winter, and excessive feeding. This problem is solved by eliminating the traumatic factor - lowering the temperature or transplanting.

Arborestsens is covered with small dots and has a pink border.

If disease can be prevented by proper care, then pests have to be dealt with.. Mealybug, aphids and scale insects rarely settle on crassula, but it is still possible. Insects can be removed mechanically - under warm shower. You can also use a rag soaked in alcohol. And if the degree of infection is serious, then you can not do without insecticides.

Such a fungal infection of the leaf strongly resembles a mechanical effect.

The money tree is a great resident for any apartment. There is even an opinion that he "attaches" to his owner and good growth signals the well-being of the home. Try to grow a fat woman, especially since there are no difficulties with it.

Corymbulosa has almost triangular leaves.

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How to form a crassula crown so that it really looks like a tree?

Fat girl is very common indoor plant among florists. Such popularity is justified by unpretentious care and extremely attractive appearance . sprawling house tree with proper care, it can complement any interior. The scientific name of the plant is crassula, it comes from the Latin word "crassus", which sounds like "thick" in translation.

The fame of this indoor flower can also be explained by another name, people call him money tree. Many people believe that it able to bring money into the house.

plant description

This houseplant is a member of the Crassulaceae family. To date, more than three hundred species of crassula are known. There are both large varieties - up to fifty meters in height, and small ones, whose trunk has a length of three centimeters. Low trees are bred as ornamental plants, because their unusual view they are able to revive the interior of any room. Large fat women are quite problematic to keep at home, since it is not known how big they can grow.

Among the representatives of the Crassulaceae family there are a wide variety of plants: creeping herbaceous flowers, tree-like shrubs and succulents, aquatic plants. Main Feature that unites all these varieties are thick, fleshy and juicy leaves.

Crassula leaves grow crosswise on stems and can have different shapes:

• oval.
• Rhomboid.
• Cylindrical.
• Lanceolate.

Flower growers gave this plant many names: the tree of happiness, the money tree, the breadfruit tree. If you believe the Chinese philosophical doctrine of space - Feng Shui, a fat woman is able to bring peace, prosperity and wealth to the house. It is believed that a favorable atmosphere will always reign in the place where Crassula grows.

The birthplace of fat women is considered to be South and South-West Africa. In nature, this plant grows on the slopes of mountains, mainly on gravel.

Many novice flower growers are wondering: how to properly care for a fat woman? The most important thing to learn is that you should not allow the bay of the money tree. If there is too much water, the plant will begin to drop foliage, and the roots will rot. To prevent this from happening to your tree flower, make small holes in the bottom of the pot and place it in a tray.

Excess moisture will stop accumulating in the soil, as it will drain into the pan.

When transplanting into a new planter, do not forget to lay a layer of drainage in it. Water the fat girl tap water strictly not recommended. But if you do not have other sources, then tap water will need to be collected in a separate container and let it settle for several days.

Since the leaves of the fat woman are quite large, dust constantly settles on them, so from time to time you should wipe them with a damp cloth and spray them with water from a spray bottle. In the warm season, arrange a warm shower for Crassula right in the bath, she will like it. In winter, this procedure should be carried out no more than once a month. Make sure the water is warm, not hot. Moisture should not get into the soil, the shower is only for the leaves of the plant, so to make it easier for yourself, cover the ground with an ordinary plastic bag or cling film. Do not take a wet fat woman to its place immediately after water procedures, leave it in the bath for a while so that the water can drain.

To avoid problems associated with watering the plant, do not place the flower pot in direct sunlight. Otherwise upper layer the soil will dry out very quickly, while the soil below will remain moist. Before you start watering, check how moist the earthen ball is at a depth of three to four centimeters. If the soil is dry, then you can safely water the tree fat woman. If wet, then watering should be delayed.

The money tree is decorative flower, which does not require much effort in caring for it at home. But do not forget the main rule - do not overdo it with watering! Too wet soil can lead to rotting of the root system and leaves.

If you still didn't follow correct mode watering and excessive moisture has led to the defeat of the roots by the fungus - do not despair. The plant can still be saved. This will require:

1. Remove the fat woman from the pot along with the earthy clod.
2. Dry the plant and soil thoroughly.
3. Treat the root system with a special antifungal agent.

Required temperature

In summer, Crassula feels great at twenty to twenty-five degrees Celsius.

IN winter time the plant goes dormant and needs to be reduced temperature regime.

The optimum winter temperature is ten to fifteen degrees. If you are unable to provide the plant with the necessary temperature conditions, keep it away from heating appliances.

Failure to comply with the temperature regime can lead to such negative consequences like stretching the trunk and falling leaves. Also, a fat woman can periodically shed foliage if drafts constantly walk into the room where she is kept.

Lighting

Crassula flower needs good lighting, but under direct Sun rays it should not be placed. A window sill facing southeast can serve as a great place for this plant. With this arrangement, the money tree will have enough sun, and it will not overheat.

IN summer time Crassula can be taken out to the balcony and put the pot with the plant on the floor. In such a place there will be enough air, and exposure to direct sunlight will not be able to harm. In winter, a fat woman will feel good on a window on the south side.

This decorative flower does not require constant moisture, so it does not need to be sprayed with a spray bottle every day. But dust brings discomfort to the plant, so when it appears, you should wipe the leaves with a damp soft cloth.

The fat woman needs regular ventilation, but drafts will not benefit the plant, but will only harm it.

So that your indoor tree brings you only joy And did not cause problems, pay attention to fat caring tips for beginner gardeners.

• If in the winter you kept the money tree in the shade, then in the spring it will need to be gradually accustomed to sunlight. Otherwise, out of habit, a fat woman may begin to feel bad in the sun. First put Crassula in the shade, slowly moving to dimly lit places.
• In the summer, a fat woman will be very comfortable in the fresh air - in the garden or on the balcony.
• Since the money tree is a representative of succulent plants, from September to February it goes into a state of reduced activity and requires rest.
• It is best to transplant a fat woman in the spring.
• Fertilizers are applied only during the period of active growth of the plant.
• Damaged and withered leaves should be removed on their own, and not wait until they fall off on their own.
• If the stem of the fat woman is strongly extended, this indicates a lack of lighting.

For a money tree, the soil is perfect, which is intended for growing cacti. It contains the following ingredients:

• Clay sod land.
• Leaf land.
• Sand with slightly acidic or neutral reaction.
• Humus.
• Ash.
• Brick crumb.

A fat woman is transplanted as needed if its root system becomes cramped in an old pot. It is enough to carry out such a procedure once a year. But this is individual and depends on the growth rate of the plant.

Sometimes you may encounter such a problem - the root system cannot cope with holding large tree in a pot. Therefore, it is necessary to responsibly approach the issue of choosing a new planter. It should be heavy, roomy and, most importantly, the same size as a fat woman. Since Crassula cannot boast of long roots, you should not take too deep pots for planting.

Crown formation at home

crown formation- one of the most important parts in caring for a fat woman. It is thanks to this procedure that the indoor tree can be given a neat round shape. Otherwise, the top of the fat woman will grow in different directions, and the branches will be arranged in a chaotic manner.

Crassula - large and strong tree plant so each flower should have its own separate pot. If you plant several representatives of this species in one container, they will not have enough space and instead beautiful composition you will get a couple of sloppy shapeless bushes.

Before proceeding with the formation of the crown, you should wait for the appearance of a new bud and four fresh leaves. The kidney will need to be pinched off by gently twisting it with tweezers or hands. Keep in mind - no more than three or four pairs of leaves should grow on one branch of a fat woman. When the crassula grows up, its top should also be pinched off.

So that the tree grows evenly, periodically turn it different parties to the light source. If you missed the moment and four new leaves have already grown, and fresh leaves have begun to appear, circumcision will come to your aid. Just cut a branch above the fourth pair of leaves and immediately sprinkle the cut with ground activated or charcoal.

The method presented above will help you form a crown and grow your neat and small home tree.

Bloom

Not all lovers indoor plants know that the fat woman is able to bloom. The fact is that it is very difficult to achieve this at home, so few have been able to see this phenomenon. That is why there is an opinion among the people that the money tree is not able to bloom, but this is not so.

The main reason that prevents Crassula from blooming indoors is the lack of light. This is a feature associated with climatic conditions the natural environment of the flower.

Crassula comes from the tropics, and there it blooms much more often than as a houseplant. The flowering of the fat woman is manifested during the period of active growth of the tree.

Diseases and pests

Crassula is an unpretentious and resistant to many diseases plant. But there is not a small number of pests whose gaze is fixed on the crassula:

• spider mite- he weaves thin cobwebs in the gaps between the stem and leaves. You can lime with garlic, soap or tobacco infusion by treating the leaves of the plant.
• Shchitovka- forms yellowish or brown spots on the leaves of the fat woman. Can the plant be cured? soapy water or drugs such as Fufanon and Fitoverm.
• Mealybug- a sign of its appearance is a plaque white color on the axils of the leaves. Use insecticides to get rid of it. If the plant is recently affected, a solution of laundry soap can help.

Also, a fat woman can catch a fungal or bacterial infection. To get rid of such a misfortune, complex preparations are suitable.

The plant is losing leaves

Some flower growers may be faced with the fact that the leaves of the plant wither and fall off. With proper care, this should not happen. Such a reaction can be caused by the following factors:

• The plant is exposed to direct sunlight.
• The fat woman is located near the heating devices.
• The soil is too wet.
• The plant lacks moisture.
• Irrigation with cold tap water leads to loss of leaves.

Useful and medicinal properties of the fat woman

The fat woman has long been famous for its beneficial properties; it is often used in traditional medicine recipes. Crassula juice can help cure herpes on the face, arthritis, sore throats and tonsillitis.

In addition to all this, the money tree is used for stomach ulcers.

Crassula, crassula, money tree - all these are the names of one plant, which can often be found in our homes. The birthplace of this flower is South Africa. This leaves an imprint on the conditions of detention and care. A tree native to the savannah decorates not only houses, but also offices, creating cozy atmosphere with its pretty cheerful crown. In addition, the fat woman is inherent medicinal properties.

Crassula is a typical representative of the Crassula family. In total, the family includes 300 species of plants from a few centimeters to 50 meters in height. Among them you can find succulent, creeping and aquatic plants. Their common feature- thickened, juicy leaves, which can be oval, diamond-shaped, lanceolate, cylindrical.

Of course, no one will keep large types of fat people at home. Crassula is quite suitable for this, as it looks like a compact tree and fits freely on the windowsill. With age, the trunk of the Crassula thickens. IN room conditions flowering is almost non-existent. The crown is easy to form.

Types of fat women with a photo

In room culture, only some types of fat women have become widespread. Here are the most popular ones:

In addition to the main variety, many new varieties have been developed. The leaves of this Crassula are oval, sessile, and do not have petioles. The main color of the leaves is dark green, with a reddish edging along the edge. In room conditions, it can grow up to 1 meter. The leaves are oval, 5 centimeters long and half as wide. The plant blooms with small white or pinkish flowers. Counts unpretentious variety. It has a second name - a silver fat woman.

More large variety, grows up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are grayish, with a red border. Their length is 8 centimeters, width - 5 centimeters. The flowers are white, with time they become pink shade. Blooms rarely at home. Likes moderate sun without direct exposure to scorching rays. It has variegated varieties and varieties with curly leaves, for example, the Blue Bird variety.

It has a bushy form of growth. On the shoots are lanceolate leaves. This variety has narrower leaves, pointed at the end. The sheet plate is green. There is a silvery coating on top of the sheet, and burgundy on the bottom. Blooms with bright red flowers. Often found in European countries, where it is grown outdoors as an annual plant, replaced annually by young specimens.

A hybrid variety bred in the USA. It differs from other fat women in its unusual leaf configuration. They are tube-shaped, with inverted edges. Each leaf has a structure fused to the middle and a crown in the form of a funnel. The dimensions are the same as those of the oval fat woman, there are many variegated forms. Crassula the Hobbit is often grown using the bonsai technique.

Crassula Sunset

A hybrid with very decorative colored leaves. The colors are yellow and red. Needs very bright light. With a lack of color, the leaves become the usual green color.

The plant belongs to creeping species. It is also called mossy crassula. Compact form up to 25 cm in height. It has creeping shoots, completely covered with small scaly leaves. In care does not impose special requirements. Tolerates low light. In bright sun, the leaves become reddish. Often kept at home. Its varieties differ somewhat in the shape of the leaves and the bush itself.

Shoots drooping, with small leaves that have an unusual color. Each sheet has reddish dots on both sides, they are less bright on the wrong side, hairs are located along the edge. Bushes branch strongly, forming dense thickets.

Crassula perforata or perforated

A small plant with original diamond-shaped leaves, arranged in pairs and tightly covering the base of the stem. Pairs of leaves on the stem are arranged crosswise, this gives the illusion that the trunk is breaking through the leaf plates - this gave the name of the variety. The color of the leaves is bluish-green, with a red protruding border. Variegated varieties with the presence of white and yellow stripes are bred.

Money tree: home care

If you want a compact healthy plant, he will have to provide appropriate care.

Crassula, like all succulents, needs an abundance of color. At home, she needs to provide the most illuminated window sill. These can be windows of southern, southwestern, southeastern orientation. In the hottest midday hours, the plant is shaded from scorching rays so that the leaves do not get burned.

In winter, it is better to move the flower pot close to the window so that the Crassula receives maximum light. If the shoots began to stretch, and the leaves turn pale, then the fat woman is experiencing a lack of light. Used for illumination fluorescent lamp or a lamp with a special spectrum for plant growth. Light day should last 8-12 hours.

In the leaves of the fat woman there is always a sufficient supply of moisture, this is how nature created it, therefore, in abundant watering she doesn't need. In summer, the plant is watered more often, 1-2 times a week, because the soil dries out quickly due to the heat.

On a note! Do not focus on the top layer of the earth. If the pot is tall, the soil below may still be moist, and the top may dry out. Check the moisture level with your finger by sticking it deep into the pot. If the soil is dry at depth, water it.

The watering schedule cannot be the same all the time. It all depends on the air temperature. The higher it is, the more often you will have to water the crassula. After watering, the water from the pan should be drained. Water should be settled, warm or room temperature. Ideally, if you can use melt water.

In autumn, watering is reduced, preparing the flower for a dormant state. In winter, it is reduced by about half. If the fat woman is kept in a room with a low temperature, it is not watered at all. Taking the plant out of wintering, watering is gradually increased.

If we talk about the money tree, this is a slow-growing plant. A young specimen needs an annual transplant, older trees are transplanted every 2-3 years. best time spring is considered the year for transplantation.

If you want to buy ready-made substrate, choose a special potting mix for succulents. Composing the soil yourself, you need to take equal proportions of soddy soil and sand, adding a quarter of the humus. At the bottom, it is recommended to organize drainage, which will prevent the accumulation of moisture. A layer of expanded clay 2 cm thick will be enough.

Note! It is impossible to deepen the root neck during transplantation, it must remain at the level of the soil. Otherwise, the flower may die.

The pot is better to choose a low, but wide shape. Crassula has superficial roots and she will be comfortable in such a container. The volume of the pot should be slightly larger than the size of the root system. In a too cramped pot, the soil will quickly deplete; in an overly large vessel, the crassula will not grow well. It is better to stop the choice on clay or ceramic product. The crown of the fat woman is heavy and can outweigh, so she needs stable dishes.

Money tree transplant: video

Pruning rejuvenates the plant and causes the growth of new shoots. Manipulate before the start of active growth and sap flow. Of course, the appearance of a fat woman also has an influence. A young tree is usually not cut, but only pinched, which serves as an impetus for the appearance of side branches.

If you carefully cut off the growing point of the plant, which is located on the top of the central trunk, it will no longer grow in height. Keep this in mind when cutting. If you do not like the shape of the crown, you will need to shape it using special techniques.

In that case when young tree has several strong shoots that grow in different directions, pinch the crown of each of them. Then, due to the growth of numerous branches, it will be possible to achieve the appearance of a compact rounded crown.

An adult overgrown plant needs a thorough pruning using garden pruner And sharp knife. The pruner is designed for the thickest branches. Before starting the procedure, you must carefully examine the plant and choose which branches will need to be cut.

Useful advice: according to the rules of pruning, it is advisable to place the cut immediately above the sleeping bud, then the shoots will grow more actively and the crown of the fat woman will become lush.

Formation of the crown of a fat woman: video

The money tree is propagated by seeds, cuttings and leaves.

• Using the seed method, sowing is done in a mixture of leafy soil and ½ part of sand. Seeds are scattered on the surface of the soil, without sprinkling them with soil, moistened and covered with glass or film. Seedlings will germinate in about 2 weeks. All this time they are ventilated and gently moisten the soil from the sprayer. The grown seedlings dive into denser soil with the addition of turf. The ideal temperature for young plants will be 17-18°C. They need bright diffused lighting.
• I use the method of propagation by cuttings more often, because it is easier. Cut shoots root easily. You can root them in a glass of water or in a substrate. For this method, the material remaining from spring pruning. Roots form fairly quickly. If you plant the cutting directly into the ground, it is advisable to take the soil fertile and loose. Stay hydrated.
• To propagate the plant by leaf, the plucked leaf is first dried in the air for 2-3 days so that it becomes slightly lethargic. Then it is placed vertically against the wall of the pot, slightly pressing into the ground. So he will have support. It is necessary to add sand to the ground for planting and moisten it little by little. If rooting is successful, the growth of young shoots will begin.

Painful conditions of the fat woman are caused by the development of fungal diseases, the appearance of pests and improper care.

If black or brown spots appear on the leaves of the crassula and the tissue softens in these places, the reason for this is fungal diseases. It is necessary to completely remove diseased leaves on the plant, even if the crown thins out from this. The fat woman will easily grow new leaves and become even more magnificent. Contributes to the reproduction of spores of the fungus excessive humidity, which occurs with crowded planting and lack of light. The plant is treated with fungicides and the conditions of detention are necessarily adjusted. Ventilate the room more often, reduce watering.

Stem rot cannot be cured. Usually, at first, the roots begin to rot from excessive watering, and after them the trunk is affected. We must not forget that you are dealing with a succulent, watering is carried out very carefully. For succulent plants, the main rule applies: it is better to underfill than overfill.

Pests attack Crassula rarely, but sometimes it happens. The mealybug manifests itself by the appearance of white lumps, similar to cotton wool, in the axils of the leaves. Reddish dots appear on leaves bitten by a scab, especially on the underside of the leaf. In both cases, pests are collected with a damp cotton swab, mechanically cleaning. The plant is then sprayed with suitable insecticides.

Fat woman: types with photos and names

There may be several reasons for the leaves to fall off the fat woman. This may lead to over watering. First, the leaves turn yellow and become soft, and then fall off. Pay attention to this and immediately reduce watering, otherwise the plant can be destroyed.

From overheating in the heat on a sunny window, leaves can also crumble. Remove the pot from the window or shade it with a light cloth, a sheet of paper, at least during the hottest hours. In winter, leaf fall can cause the presence of a hot battery nearby. Temperature fluctuations are also undesirable and provoke leaf fall in Crassula. Differences in values ​​are especially possible in the cold season, when the window is opened.

Excess in the soil can cause leaf fall. mineral fertilizers. The plant is fed once every 2 weeks, the dosage must be strictly observed. If you poured a fat woman with a fertilizer solution “by eye” and it loses foliage, immediately transplant the tree into fresh soil with the addition of charcoal.

There are several signs and superstitions about the fat woman. For example, many people know that it is also called the money tree.

It is generally accepted that a fat woman in the house attracts wealth to the family and financial well-being. And if you bury a few coins in a pot with this plant, wealth will increase at a double rate. That is why many people keep Crassula in the house, considering it a symbol of wealth.

It is believed that the flower will multiply its magical power if his offspring is secretly stolen in someone else's house. This superstition does not in the least contradict the method of reproduction of the fat woman, and therefore the method is successfully practiced. Just do not tear off too large a branch, so as not to harm mother plant. A small cutting or even a leaf is suitable for rooting. Enhance the magic of the fat woman and landing on the growing moon.

In order for the plant to really attract money to the house, a conspiracy is read during its planting: “Money comes, money grows, money will find its way into my pocket.” Feng Shui experts say that the plant should be kept in the southeast sector. Ideally, if your windows have this orientation.

Experts say that there is an energy connection between the owner and the flower, and the change in the state of the owner is immediately reflected in the plant. Love your fat woman and take care of her while staying in good mood. In this case, all lucky signs will surely come true.

First of all, the plant is an excellent filter, purifying the air from its leaves. harmful impurities and at the same time saturate it with oxygen. IN folk medicine fat woman is used for a fairly wide list of diseases.

• An infusion prepared hot from crushed leaves (5 leaves per 200 ml of boiling water) is used orally before meals, 1 tablespoon for pyelonephritis.
• If you eat 2 leaves of crassula daily, it will help in the treatment of stomach and duodenal ulcers.
• Alcohol tincture on the leaves of the fat woman is used for rubbing with neuralgia, varicose veins, and soreness in the muscles.
• Compresses from the leaves turned in a meat grinder are used externally for the healing of abrasions, cuts, bruises. They also treat arthritis, arthrosis, gout, exacerbations of osteochondrosis.
• To remove corns from a leaf, you need to cut off the skin and apply it with pulp to the problem area all night.
• To relieve the pain of hemorrhoids, you need to mix the juice from the leaves of the fat woman with olive oil or vaseline. The resulting emulsion is impregnated with a sterile swab and applied to the nodes.
• The juice squeezed from the leaves is used to treat such skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, urticaria. If the juice is diluted with water, they can gargle during a sore throat and the oral cavity with stomatitis (juice from 5 leaves is added to 200 ml of water).

The uncontrolled use of a fat woman in treatment can be harmful to the body due to the presence of arsenic. Therefore, before using the plant in medicinal purposes, you need to consult a doctor. In addition, individual intolerance may manifest itself. An overdose in taking a drug from a fatty can be manifested by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting.

May the fat girl bring you good luck and wealth and help your health!

fat girl, or "Money Tree", - a special plant, which is attributed amazing properties. As they say, this indoor tree is able to improve well-being and "attract" wealth.

Is it a myth or is it true, you can only verify for yourself by planting this amazing indoor flower at home or in the office.

The scientific name of the fat woman - crassula - comes from the Latin word "crassus". In translation, this means “thick”, and this name is not surprising, since the leaves and stems of this plant do not exactly belong to the “thin” ones. But where and when the magical connection of Crassula with financial flows arose is still a mystery. But, one way or another, many give birth to a fat woman precisely in order to attract money.

How to care for a money tree at home?

Even if you have absolutely no experience in breeding indoor plants, caring for a fat woman is not difficult. This is one of the most unpretentious, easy-to-care plants that do not require any special conditions content, or a specific temperature regime.

How to plant a money tree?

Crassula should choose a small wide pot and be sure to make drainage. Crassula is undemanding to soils. The main thing is that the earth is not too loose. For better adaptation, the sprout can be covered with a cap or glass jar.

Watering "Fat Woman"

It doesn't need to be watered very often. Even in summer, once or twice a week is enough. But at the same time, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil. If it is dry, this does not mean that the succulent does not have enough water. The bottom layer may be wet and the roots will rot. To avoid this, do not overdo it with watering and be sure to drain the water from the pan.

In the cold season, watering should be minimal: in the fall - once, maximum twice a week, in winter period- once or twice a month. If the plant is at this time in cool conditions, then it does not need to be watered at all.

Houseplant nutrition

Twice a year, a fat woman must be fed (in autumn and spring). At the beginning of spring, nitrogenous complexes are used for top dressing, and in autumn period- fertilizers, potassium and fluorine. It is important not to overdo it with the concentration of the composition so that the tree does not get burned. Additionally, you can monthly feed Crassula with special liquid fertilizers.

How to transplant "Fat Woman"?

A tree should be transplanted only when the pot has become too cramped. As a rule, such a need arises approximately once every three years. perfect time for this - the beginning of May. In a pot, you need to make a drainage at least two centimeters high, pour soil, carefully place the tree in the center, and add soil. After transplanting, the plant is watered, and the soil is filled up as it settles.

The money tree blooms quite rarely. To achieve the flowering of Crassula, in the warm period it must be kept outdoors (balcony, veranda), avoiding direct sun. In winter, it is better to keep the pot in a cool room, where the temperature is a maximum of 10-12 degrees. Also, the fat woman must be protected from sudden changes in temperature.

Wipe the leaves regularly and make sure that the room has clean air. Promotes flowering and correct formation trunk.

Reproduction "with your own hands"

You can propagate the money tree by cuttings, leaves or seeds. At home, it is easiest to use the first two methods, since propagation by seeds is a rather troublesome business. But the leaves and petioles usually take root well even without special preparation. The cuttings are usually immediately planted in the substrate, and the leaves are kept for some time in boiled water, periodically changing it so that the roots germinate.

Diseases and treatment of the money tree

Despite unpretentiousness, Crassula can die due to improper care. One of the main causes of plant death is over-watering. At the same time, the roots begin to rot, the leaves turn yellow and fall off. You can suspect an excess of moisture if the leaves began to lose elasticity. Then you need to reduce watering. If the root system begins to rot, you need to remove the damaged roots, and transplant the plant. But when the base of the trunk is struck, it is no longer possible to save the fat woman.

Also, although this rarely happens, Crassula can suffer from a fungal infection. At the same time, spots appear on the leaves of Crassula - white or brown. Special preparations will save the money tree from the fungus. Also, with the help of drugs it is easy to get rid of pests. But if black circles appear, these are sunburns. In this case, the money tree needs to be rearranged or shaded.

Signs associated with the money tree

It is believed that in order for the money tree to “work” and bring good luck, it must be grown correctly. The main "trick" in turning a fat woman into a talisman is the "pedigree". A leaf for planting should be plucked from a tree growing in a profitable place, and this should be done secretly. If none of your wealthy friends have a fat woman, look for a plant in some successful institution (bank, expensive restaurant). You can not take leaves from the crassula in the hospital and similar places.

It is desirable to place this plant talisman in accordance with the rules of Feng Shui in the wealth sector. The ideal place is a window that faces southeast. To enhance the action, you can bury coins or gold in a pot, and when the tree grows up, tie a red ribbon on the trunk.

You should not give a financial tree and it is advisable not to accept it as a gift. It is also not advised to buy an adult plant - you need to grow it yourself. If there is nowhere to pick a leaf, buy a tiny fat girl for a small fee.

In order for the plant to grow faster, talk to it about money more often - and it will certainly attract prosperity, additional finances and well-being to your home.

Dip a penny into the soil and after a while, with the growth of the tree, you will receive financial profit and good luck in money matters.

Crassula is one of the most unpretentious and well-known indoor plants. Even a novice florist can grow it at home. The money tree is also popular because, according to Feng Shui, it can attract prosperity, love and good luck to the house. That is why on the windowsills of many apartments you can see fat trees with leaves similar to coins. But, despite the whimsical, the plant requires a certain and careful care.

Description, types and photos of fat women

Crassula or Crassula belongs to the succulent family and the fat family. A rather small and neat tree, which we are used to seeing at home, grows up to four meters in nature. On its thick trunk, simple and entire outer leaves grow opposite each other. They can be green, light green, silver and dark with a red border. At good conditions cultivation and proper care the plant can bloom white, blue, yellow or light red flowers. All fat women are distinguished by fleshy leaves and drought tolerance.

There are many various kinds money tree, among which there are annuals and perennials . Only a few of them are grown at home:

Fat woman: home care, photo

Growing and caring for a money tree is quite simple and interesting. Providing tropical flower the necessary conditions content, it should be remembered that in spring and summer the plant has a period of active growth, and in winter - a dormant period.

Lighting and air temperature

refers to light-loving plants but does not tolerate direct sunlight. It is better to place it near the southeast windows, where there is enough sun, not too hot and the sun's rays do not burn. In winter, the plant can be placed on the southern windowsill, and in summer it can be taken out to the balcony or garden. In the fresh air, the flower grows well and can bloom. To do this, you need to choose a place protected from the wind and the scorching sun.

In the warm season, home-grown crassula will feel good at air temperatures in the range of + 20- + 25 degrees. In winter, the plant has a dormant period, so it must be kept in a cool room with a temperature of about + 10- + 14 degrees.

If it is not possible to provide the fat woman with the required temperature in the winter season, then it is recommended to put it away from heating appliances. Otherwise, from dry air and heat, the leaves from the plant will begin to fall off, and the tree itself will stretch. The money tree begins to shed its leaves even with constant drafts in the room.

Watering and feeding

When caring for a fat woman, it must be remembered that it is impossible to flood a plant with fleshy stems. Regular watering causes root rot and loss of leaves. Crassula is watered only after its earthen clod dries from above by three to four centimeters.

During the dormant period, if the plant is kept in a cool room from November to February, watering practically stops. At this time, you just need to make sure that the substrate in the pot does not dry out completely.

The pot in which the money tree grows must have holes at the bottom through which water enters the pan. Before planting the plant at the bottom of the pot must be poured thick layer drainage.

In the hot season and when the plant is kept indoors with the batteries turned on several times a month, a money tree is needed rinse under warm shower. Top part pots with earth must be pre-wrapped with polyethylene so that water does not enter the soil. The fat woman can be taken away to its place only after the water has drained from it. If there is no opportunity to arrange a shower for the plant, then its leaves are periodically sprayed from a spray bottle and wiped with a damp cloth.

It is not recommended to feed fat women often. It is enough to fertilize the plant with nutrient solutions special for succulents once a month in spring and summer, and once every three months during the dormant period. So that fertilizers do not burn the roots and are well absorbed, they are applied a day after watering the flower.

Features of a money tree transplant

Caring for a fat woman at home involves plant transplant once every two years. The roots of Crassula are too small, so the pot for her must match their size. At the same time, the planting container must be heavy, because with a small root system, a large tree may begin to collapse.

You can transplant the plant into a special soil for succulents, which is sold in flower shops. Prepare soil mixture for transplanting a fat woman, you can do it yourself by mixing for this:

• leaf ground - 1 part;
• soddy soil - 4 parts;
• humus - 1 part;
• sand - 1 part.

Expanded clay, pieces of coal or brick chips are necessarily poured at the bottom of the pot.

In the process of transplanting the roots of the plant, it is recommended to carefully examine and remove the rotten ones. In this case, the cut points are sprinkled pounded activated carbon , the tree is left for a day to dry the roots and only then is planted in a prepared container.

Ways to breed a fat woman

Money tree at home can be propagated in two ways:

• seeds;
• cuttings.

Reproduction by seeds

plant seeds sown in seedling containers filled with moist soil. From above, crops are covered with glass or polyethylene. Care consists in spraying the soil as it dries and airing the mini greenhouse daily. The first seedlings should appear in two weeks. Glass should be removed immediately, and seedlings should be placed in a well-lit place. It is better not to water the soil around the seedlings of the crassula, but to spray it. As soon as young plants grow up and get stronger, they can be seated in small separate pots.

Reproduction by cuttings

This is the most easy way reproduction of the money tree. It is recommended to harvest and plant cuttings in March or April. In this case, as stated experienced growers, there is a possibility that the fat woman will bloom.

As cuttings, you can take just a leaf of a plant or a segment of the trunk. The segments deepen into the prepared soil by about 6 cm, and the leaves by 1 cm. For better rooting a transparent container is put on top of the cuttings. In such a mini greenhouse, the plant will feel much more comfortable and take root faster. Care should be taken of the cuttings carefully, airing them daily and checking the soil moisture.

Possible problems when growing a money tree

At home, with proper care, the fat woman usually does not get sick and is not affected by pests. Therefore, if with unpretentious plant problems, that's for sure errors in its maintenance and care:

1. Watering cold water and excessive watering leads to root rot. The plant first changes color, and the leaves fall off. Then the table becomes soft and the flower gradually dies. In this case, in the early stages, the soil must be dried and shed with drugs for fungal diseases. If this does not help, then the plant is pulled out of the pot, and it rotten roots are cut off.
2. Insufficient lighting can cause the tree to stretch out its stems and become ugly. Therefore, in poorly lit rooms, the plant is recommended to be grown on window sills.
3. If the air in the room is too dry, the leaves of the crassula may begin to dry and wither. In this case, the tree can be moved to Fresh air, and in the winter time - spray regularly.

Crassula are rarely affected by pests, but, nevertheless, they are sometimes attacked by:

• mealybug in the axils of the leaves forms a white coating;
• a spider mite is a very small insect that leaves sticky cobwebs between the stems and leaves;
• scale insect in the form of yellow or brown convex spots can be seen on the trunk and leaves.

In all cases, the plant is treated folk remedies or special chemicals.

In order for the money tree to have a neat round shape, and not look like a shrub with thin stems, it is recommended to independently engage in the formation of its crown.

You need to start forming a fat woman still at a young age, when three to four pairs of leaves appear on its branches. To do this, a new kidney located between the leaves is pinched with tweezers or nails. Some time after the procedure, two or three new buds will appear in place of the removed bud, and the tree will begin to branch. At this time, you need to ensure that there are no more than four pairs of leaves on each branch. The top of the grown tree is plucked off.

If Crassula was bought already in an adult state, then its height and splendor can still be adjust by cutting. To do this, a branch is cut off over the fourth pair of leaves, and the place of the cut is sprinkled with crushed activated carbon.

For uniform growth and development of the crown, the fat woman periodically needs to be turned in different directions to the light. It is not recommended to plant several crassula sprouts in one pot at once. In this case, after a while, you will get several shapeless bushes.

An unpretentious and disease-resistant money tree at home can be grown even by a beginner in gardening. With the right care ornamental plant will decorate any room and, according to Feng Shui, will attract prosperity and good luck to the house.

Crassula flower