The money tree is a very common indoor potted plant, but many people don’t know about the money tree and think that the money tree can only be propagated by cuttings. In fact, the money tree has seeds, and the germination rate of money tree seeds is quite high. Compared with purchased potted cuttings and self-sown money trees, they are easier to maintain.
Since the chance of the potted money tree blooming and bearing fruit is very small, many people have never seen the seeds of the money tree, so let’s first get to know the seeds of the money tree to avoid being deceived by unscrupulous merchants when buying money tree seeds. , the picture below is the fruit of the money tree.
Peel off the seed husks of the money tree to get the seeds. What flower lovers buy may be fruits directly, or they may be seeds. It is best to buy fruits directly, so that the germination rate is more guaranteed, and it is easier to be deceived. In addition, it is better to buy fruits directly. Flower lovers are reminded that money trees are distributed in tropical areas, so when buying seeds, it is best not to choose those northern stores, because they are unlikely to have fresh seeds.
How to plant money tree seeds
1. Sowing time of money tree seeds: Some flower friends may be confused about when is the right time to sow money tree seeds. In fact, the current temperature control conditions are sufficient, so the branches can meet the temperature above 20℃ and can be sown at any time. , be careful in places without heating in winter! If there is heating in the north, you can ignore this tip.
2. The medium for sowing money tree seeds: The flower lover can choose according to his actual situation, such as peat, nutrient soil, peat + vermiculite, etc.
3. Germination time: From the time the money tree seeds are sown to the time they germinate, it usually takes about 10 days before you can see the seedlings.
4. It is recommended to cover the money tree seeds with about 1-2 cm of soil. After sowing, water them thoroughly (the basin should be permeable, not waterlogged) and place them in a semi-shady environment. Then choose whether to cover the seeds according to the temperature. Under high temperature and high humidity conditions, the germination rate will be higher.
Extended reading:
1. What kind of soil is good for cultivating money tree? How to use money tree nutrient solution
2. How to fertilize a money tree? What is the best fertilizer to fertilize a money tree?
3. Propagation and cultivation methods of money trees
4. How to transplant a money tree. Precautions for repotting a money tree
5. Can the roots of the money tree be saved if it becomes soft and leaks water?
