Q. How do you propagate Monkey Puzzle trees?
Take 6″ cuttings,from one year old growth, from summer until just before growth resumes in Spring. Midwinter and mid autumn are ideal times to make cuttings. You should use peat, perlite, conifer bark or mixtures of these with coarse sand in equal parts for the rooting medium.
Q. How long do monkey puzzle seeds take to germinate?
Seeds can begin to germinate in as little as two days with the majority between two to four weeks from seed insertion. I have known a few seeds take up to twelve weeks, so don’t give up on them unless the tips of the seeds have become soft and squashy.
Q. How do you take care of a monkey puzzle seed?
Monkey puzzle trees need plenty of room and should not be sited near a power line. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is very resilient and adaptable to almost any type of soil, even clay, provided it is moist. Young plants need consistent supplemental moisture.
Q. When should I repot my monkey puzzle tree?
When growing monkey puzzles in containers, repotting may be necessary in a few years. Move to a bigger container and consider lightly pruning the roots before repotting to limit growth of this large tree. As with the Norfolk pine, monkey puzzle indoors do not like to be moved.
Q. How do you take care of a brown money tree plant?
Avoid too much direct sunlight, which can burn its leaves. Place it near a south-facing window during the summer months and move it to your east window in the winter. Prune browning leaves throughout the year to encourage new growth. Repot your money tree plant every year or two in a pot that’s just slightly larger.
Q. How do you nurse a money tree back to health?
To rid your money tree plant of root rot, you’ll need to repot with fresh soil. Remove it from the diseased pot and wash off the diseased soil. Then, repot in a new pot with a good draining, peat-moss based soil. Next, make sure you adjust your watering routine to ensure root rot doesn’t happen again.
Q. What does an unhealthy money tree look like?
When the root system of your Money Tree is damaged by too much water, it can’t send nutrients or water to the rest of the plant. Leaves that turn yellow then turn brown and fall off. Unfortunately, if you are seeing lots of brown leaves on your plant due to overwatering, you most likely have a root rot issue.
Q. How do I get rid of bugs in my money tree?
While both pose a nuisance, neither will be harmful to your tree as long as you act fast. For both types of pests, insecticidal soap with warm water can help eliminate the invaders. You can also wipe down leaves with rubbing alcohol to remove any surviving bugs.
Q. What do healthy money tree roots look like?
If you suspect there may be a potential root rot issue, remove the plant from its container and examine the roots to confirm or deny this. Once you take a good look at the roots, you’ll know for sure what you are dealing with. Healthy roots are white and crisp. They should be firm and not produce any foul smell.
Q. Does a money tree have roots?
In your home, you should expect a Money Tree to max out at about six to eight feet. But remember, a plant that is rootbound and stressed will never meet that full potential. However, these plants do have relatively small root systems when compared to other similarly-sized houseplants.
