2023-08-07 16:00:50
In order for your tree of abundance to grow lush and healthy, you must provide it with some care that, although basic, is necessary to guarantee its well-being.
Last update: August 07, 2023
The Tree of Plenty (Portulacaria afra), is a common household shrub that is also known as elephant bush, coin plant, and dwarf jade plant. It is very easy to recognize, because its leaves are quite fleshy, which is due to the fact that it is also a succulentTherefore, enough water is stored in them to guarantee their survival.
Its size will depend on the environment that surrounds it, on its care and, very important, the place where it is planted. Outdoors, it reaches about five to six meters in height, while in a pot it will remain in the range of two meters.
If you have this beautiful plant at home or plan to buy it, then continue reading, because we are going to detail its care and you will see it grow leafy and very bushy.
This is how you should take care of your tree of abundance
The Tree of Plenty (Portulacaria afra), is attractive for multiple reasons. One of them is related to the shape of its leaves, which are round, small and puffed, which look like coins attached to their multiple brown stems. Added to this are its flowers, also very small and pinkish in color, which begin to appear during winter and the coldest months.
Their care is considered basic, after all this is one of the great advantages that succulents have. However, we must not forget that every plant, as a living being, needs to be cared for. Next, we share tips on how to do it.
substrate and fertilizer
One of the most important factors for a tree of abundance to grow healthy and lush is the quality of the substrate where it has been planted. This must be for specific use for succulents, when mixing sand, pumice stone or vermiculite, materials that allow greater oxygenation of the earth and adequate drainage.
These two mentioned aspects are very special, because they are the ones that guarantee that the water with which it is irrigated flows properly, avoiding flooding and that the roots are damaged, affecting the entire plant. In this same sense, it is ideal to pay the minimum substrate, once a year. This fertilizer should contain nitrogen and be applied at the beginning of spring.a very good option is worm humus.
Light for the tree of abundance
For this plant, light is essential, since it is one of the factors that determines its growth. It is for this reason that when it is outdoors where it receives direct sunlight, it grows much more than when it is indoors.
In the case of having it inside your home, it is necessary to place it in a room with good sources of light, like windows. However, considering that having a glass in the middle can produce a magnifying effect that burns the leaves, it is necessary not to leave it so close to them.
Irrigation
Irrigation is one of the care that must be given the most attention when it comes to succulents such as the coin plant. Excess water, as well as little watering, are detrimental to this plant.so much so that they could cause him to die.
Even so, between both evils, drought is preferred, since succulents usually resist them quite well, which does not imply that it is not harmful. Let’s put it as follows to make it much easier to understand:
Excess watering: rots the roots, favors the appearance of fungi and pests. Drought: depletes the plant’s liquid reserves, causes wrinkling and the leaves gradually wither, until the plant dies.
Trick! It is not easy to determine how often you have to water the tree of abundance, since this is determined by the external conditions of each home. But, it’s a good idea to watch the substrate; when it’s dry (feel it with your fingers), it’s time to add water.
Pruning the tree of abundance
The pruning of the Portulacaria afra it can help you to give it a specific shape that exalts its beauty. It is also often used as a control technique when the tree grows more than desired. In any case, some recommendations must be followed so that pruning is beneficial and does not stress the plant:
aggressive pruning should be done in the spring, easy maintenance pruning, can be done at any time, pruning tools should be disinfected before and after use, remove damaged, diseased, or dry leaves and branches when potting or area, also prune the roots.
How to reproduce your tree of abundance (Portulacaria afra)?
the tree of abundance is highly valued by some philosophies such as feng shui; by representing, as its name indicates, economic, loving and spiritual abundance.
In accordance with what is exposed by this belief, a Portulacaria afra at the back of the house and in the left corner, as well as near the water sources. Although the ideal is not to fill the house with these plants, you could have a pair or give them some copies to your family or friends.
To do this, we will also tell you how to reproduce your tree of abundance in a very simple way.
Sterilize the pruning tools Cut the cuttings to propagate on top of the nodes Take that stem and let it rest overnight Prepare the substrate in the pot and plant the cutting Water every time the substrate is dry with a sprayer to avoid flooding Enjoy, while you watch the children of your first plant grow
It’s that easy to keep your tree of abundance beautiful!
As you can see, the tree of abundance is very easy to care for. However, it will depend on those small details that it grows leafy and bushy, adorning your interior and exterior spaces. Do not forget to take very good care of the amount and frequency of riskas well as exposure to light, these basic aspects will ensure that your plant is always healthy.
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