The garden is wonderful on the window: flowers "money tree"

Even the most inveterate urbanists subconsciously feel their connection with the living nature, the world of plants. And so they try to make improvised gardens on their windowsills. And flowers are picked not only on the principle of "like-dislike", but also with meaning. Some are fond of esotericism, others are feng shui. People try to get such green friends who bring good luck, good and stability to the house. We will talk about one such inhabitant of pots.

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People call these flowers a "money tree". They came to us from the arid climate of South America. And, like most of the plants there, they have thick stems-branches and the same fleshy leaves, accumulating such a rare and expensive moisture. The plant belongs to the genus succulents, very extensive and diverse. If you are interested in the name of the flower "money tree" in the scientific literature, then in English this word sounds like "reddened", but translated like this: a fat woman. The appearance of the tree and served as the basis for such a name.

Myths and legends

Usually in our houses a tree-like reds is bred. It really is very similar to a dwarf tree. But the leaves look like coins. That is why not only here, but also in other countries, amateur gardeners call flowers "money tree". It is believed that if you plant such specimens in your home, it's good to take care of them, then with their growth, the welfare of the family, the material prosperity of the home, will also increase. So it or not, it's hard to judge. But what becomes more cozy and beautiful in the rooms is a fact undeniable! Therefore, the flowers "money tree" bring certain benefits!

Appearance and features of care

The tree belongs to the category of evergreen. Foliage resets rarely, usually in extreme situations for it. True, fragile cuttings and twigs easily break off with awkward touch. But it does not matter. It's worth even sticking a leaf into the ground, how very soon it will sprout. That's what lifeblood and energy have flowers "money tree". By the way, they are even covered with flowers, fruits, but this happens rarely in houseplants. A pity, because the sight is very beautiful!

What else is remarkable is the plant, so this is the original arrangement of the leaves. Each pair grows opposite to each other, the next one - from the previous one, and the angle between them is 90 degrees. Very interesting, right? Due to the leaves, by the way, flowers are also beautiful "money tree". Their color is rich, dark, in many species a smart red edging and white little spots (as on apples of "Semirenko" variety).

Domestic flowers "money tree" are very unpretentious in care. They can feel pretty good in almost Spartan conditions: cool low-lighted rooms, with rare watering. True, the light is loved very much, but not direct, as in the scorching sun, but diffused. Therefore, with the onset of real heat and before the first cold snap, flowers will be more comfortable on balconies, open verandas and even in the garden, of course, in their own flowerpot. And in winter you should try to provide the tree with good lighting. As for watering, in summer you need frequent, in winter - less often. Transplant the plant preferably at rest, late autumn or early spring, in March-April. The soil must consist of a mixture of sand, sheet humus and turf (in equal amounts).

Good luck to you, lovers of gardens on the windowsills!