A money tree in bloom? It looks like a metropolitan legend or something that only the neighbor of the grandmother, the one that “does nothing but everything grows”, can do. But the truth is much more logical: with some intelligent make -up, your Crassula ovate can shine in all its botanical splendor. What about your home? Full of intoxicating perfume, of green glow and the feeling of having finally made something that most people have not managed to achieve.
A miracle in pots: how to make a money tree flourish
If you have Crassula oval – that beauty with thick leaves that we call “money tree” – then you know: it is an almost indestructible plant that survives more faults of the average operating system of a computer. But even if it always seems happy, its true charm – flowering – remains a mystery for most of the owners. The key? A true mix of stress, light and ignorance. Yes, exactly.
1. Stress, but of vegetable origin, not yours.
The money tree needs a small identity crisis. In nature, he begins to bloom when he senses the change of season. Pampering it outdoors during the summer, then change your mind in autumn: move it to a fresh and dry environment, where night temperatures drop below 10 ° C. The plant will think: “Winter is coming!” And you will do nothing but activate its internal alarm and make it bloom.
2. Light is the new black
Crassula can tolerate the shadow, but flourishes only in the spotlight. It needs at least five or six hours of direct sunlight per day, which means that the ideal would be to position it on a south sides, like a spoiled diva. In winter, provide him with a lamp. Sometimes plants live really better than us.
3. Drought with flavor
Water? Only on special occasions. Leave the soil completely dry before watering again. In winter, let Christmas and New Year pass before watering it more than once a month. This makes her understand that it is time to rest and prepare for her great performance.
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4. Right land, right union
Just like in love, even with plants the bases are important. For succulent plants use an airy soil, well drained and with sandy additives. Certainly fertil from spring to autumn, then grant a winter break. Nobody can thrive without resting, right?
5. Age: the maximum advantage!
The young Crassula has other priorities, like every teenager. It focuses on growth, not on reproduction. Only at the age of three or four becomes mature enough to think about flowers. So be patient: a good plant mature slowly.
And when he finally blooms …
They are small white stars with a delicate pink shade and discreet but seductive perfume. It is not just a decoration, it is aromatherapy in a vase. And the best? You don’t need a filter because Crassula is already Instagram material.
Conclusion – and a new era green
If you have almost liquidated your Crassula as a simple corner of green that water out of habit, now it’s time to give it a second chance. With a little stress, the right light and the right timing, it will reveal its hidden beauty. And you? You will become that friend whose “plants really thrive”. It’s time to make your successful home perfume.
