Money Plant Care: The Ultimate Guide

Introduction

This is the ultimate guide to money plant care. This article will give you detailed information about these houseplants.

We will discuss their history, care, and topics like watering, soil requirements, and light conditions.

This article will give you the information to help your money grow and thrive.

Overview of Money Plants

The Solomon Islands, South Pacific, are home to money plants known as Epipremnum Aureum, Pothos, or Devil’s Ivy.

Because of their attractive foliage and low maintenance, they are a popular choice for houseplants. They are heart-shaped, and they can come in a variety of colors.

Care for Money Plants

Caring for money plants is easy, making them ideal for busy gardeners and novices. These plants can be adapted to a variety of conditions. To keep them looking their best, these are some guidelines:

• Watering: Water your money plants when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Use a peat-based, well-draining potting mix.
• Light: Provide bright, indirect light.
• Propagate: Use stem cuttings or air layering to propagate.
• Pruning: Trimming and training your plants regularly is an excellent way to keep them in shape.
• Pest control: Check for signs of pests and treat them as necessary.

Watering

Although money plants can withstand drought, they need constant moisture. When the soil surface is dry, water your plant.

This means you must water your home once every 7-10 days, depending on how dry and hot it is.

Morning is the best time to water your money plants. This allows them to absorb the water before it evaporates in the day’s heat. Overwatering can cause root rot.

Yellowing leaves could be an indication that your plant is overwatered.

Soil Requirements

Money plants thrive in well-draining, peat-based potting mixes. This soil retains moisture and does not become waterlogged. It allows the roots to get the needed water without causing root rot.

Using a water-soluble, balanced fertilizer would help if you fertilized your money plants every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing seasons (spring and summer). Follow the instructions on the packaging to determine the proper dilution.

Reduce fertilization during the winter and fall to once every 8-12 weeks as the plant’s growth slows.

You only need to have light requirements.

Money plants thrive in indirect, bright light. They prefer to be near an east-facing or north-facing window but can tolerate low-light conditions. If they do not get enough sunlight, variegated varieties can lose some of their colors.

Avoid putting your money plant in direct sun as it can cause them to become burnt and discolored. You can move the plant to a more sunny location if the leaves become sloppy or lose their variegation.

You can add artificial lighting to your home if you do not have enough natural light.

Place the light source above the plant in a way that mimics the natural direction of the sun. Provide 12-14 hours of daylight per day.

Propagation Techniques

The joy of growing money plants is the ease of propagation. These methods allow you to quickly multiply your collection and share them with friends.

Stem Cutting

1. Take a stem that has at least four leaves, and cut it just below the node (where the leaf meets with the stem).
2. Take out the lower leaves and leave at least two for the cutting.
3. Place the cutting into a glass of water. Make sure the node is submerged, but the leaves are still above the waterline.
4. To prevent bacteria growth, change the water every few days.
5. You should begin to see new roots form from the node after 2-3 weeks.
6. When the roots reach 1-2 inches long, place the cutting into a pot with a well-draining potting mixture.

Air layering

1. Choose a healthy stem that has at least four leaves.
2. Take a small upward-slanting slice halfway through the stem just below a node.
3. To keep the cut open, insert a toothpick.
4. Cover the area with moist, sphagnum-moss and wrap it in plastic wrap. Secure the wrap with twine or rubber band.
5. Roots should form in the moss after 2-4 weeks.
6. The stem should be cut below the new root system.
7. Place the stem once it has rooted in a well-draining pot with potting mix.