Many are sure that indoor plants in an apartment perform only a decorative function. But each of them has its own energy, which can positively or negatively affect a person's life. One of these plants is the bastard.

There are various signs and superstitions about the money tree. To get the most out of it, you need to correctly place it in the house and observe certain rules care for him.

Is it possible to keep a money tree at home: folk signs

The fat woman was popularly nicknamed the money tree because of a large number different signs that connect the plant with material well-being. If you keep it in the house, then this guarantees the owner of the house financial stability.

There are common signs about a money tree that grows in a house. Among them are:

1. If every Wednesday you report to the money tree about the finances spent and earned, then the energy of the plant in the future will help to implement all plans, and also save you from rash spending.
2. When the foliage falls off a fat woman, then this is considered bad luck, which indicates that negative energy is present in the apartment. To remove negativity and help the plant fill the space positive energy, move the pot to a different location.
3. If a tree has fallen many leaves, then this suggests that soon the owner of the apartment will face unplanned financial expenses. Since ancient times, people have known that a tree drops its leaves only before losing money.
4. If the leaves of the tree are thick and juicy, this indicates that the space around the plant is filled with extremely positive energy. In such a house, money will definitely be found.
5. In order for the fat woman to grow well, and also to help improve the financial situation of the family, bury 3 coins in the pot. This guarantees a heavy and always full wallet.
6. The plant needs to be repotted as needed. If you do not want to lose financial well-being, be sure to make sure that the plant does not stunted and does not feel cramped in a small flowerpot.
7. There is a sign - to hang bills on the leaves of the money tree. Many believe that this can be achieved material well-being... In order for the popular belief to come true correctly and fully, from time to time you need to remove banknotes, replace them with new ones, and then spend on your own needs. This will start the circulation of money.

If you don't feel like bothering yourself with thorough care and taking care of the money tree, replace the plant with a coin souvenir. Folk omens it is said to have the same qualities and characteristics of a living plant. But to make it work and bring money into the house, you need to periodically moisten its leaves with water or completely water it.

Taking care of the money tree is a rather troublesome task. Especially if the plant withers. To prevent financial instability in the home, it is necessary to take measures to rescue and rehabilitate the fat woman.

Where should the money tree stand?

In order for the fat woman to bring maximum benefit to the house, according to folk signs, you need to pick up for her in the house right place... it indoor plant prefers bright and warm rooms. However, it is best to avoid areas that are exposed to direct sunlight. Therefore, it is better to put the pot not on the windowsill, but on a special stand.

If you have a choice, then it is better to place the money tree in the southeast. This is considered the most favorable place in the apartment for him.

When a person begins to observe these simple rules, the biological power of the plant will be activated, which will be aimed at attracting money to the house.

If you put a money tree according to Feng Shui, then you can improve the financial situation of the family. It is not enough for the plant to simply grow comfortably. There are a few rules to follow. These include:

1. It is necessary to determine the zone responsible for wealth in the apartment. This can be done using a special Bagua mesh. The room is conventionally divided into 9 equal parts. The wealth zone is concentrated in the lower right corner or the southeast side of the room. In order for the signs about the money tree to work in full force, it is recommended to choose the optimal shade of decoration and furniture for it. According to ancient teachings, for the room where the plant is located, you cannot choose red. It is better to opt for green, lilac, purple tones.
2. You need to provide the plant Fresh air and good lighting... The room should not be hot or stuffy. The fat woman also does not tolerate a lot of dust. Because of this, the tree will quickly begin to wither, which will call into question the material well-being of the family.
3. The plant loves humidified air. Thanks to this, it will be able to channel all its energy to attract money to the house. It is very good to place the money tree pot near the aquarium. Constant evaporation of water will come from it, which will create an optimal moist environment around the flower. One more a good place for a fat woman, this is a bathroom. But before you put the money tree there, fix all the taps and pipes. According to the signs, if water flows in the room, then the money will go out of the house.
4. The plant does not tolerate sharp drop temperature and strong drafts. Therefore, it must be kept in a well-ventilated room in which the constant temperature ranges from 19 to 24 degrees. In this case, you should avoid places with very dry air, for example, near a battery or radiator.

Is it possible to give a money tree from home?

A properly planted and grown fat woman, according to popular beliefs, will bring material prosperity to its owner. Therefore, it is considered a very good or other solemn occasion.

In order for the plant to be useful, you need to donate not a purchased money tree, but one grown at home with your own hands. It will bring positive energy, prosperity and good luck to the new owner.

There are several folk signs that will help you find out the meaning of such a gift. These include:

• Good luck and prosperity are promised by a beautiful and a big tree... It should simply exude health and have a lush crown.
• If a small fat woman was chosen as a gift, then this will become a guarantor of a small but stable growth in family income.
• When a sick tree was presented, this indicates that the family has ill-wishers. They envy the family's income and well-being. Therefore, it is better to stay away from such people. But if the new owners managed to cure the plant and bring it back to life, then this is very good omen... This means that in spite of everything, money and profit will be found in the house.

The money tree died

Of all the folk, she will take the most negative interpretation from the one when the fat woman dies. It is especially bad if the tree has been grown on their own from a small sprout, after which it died. This will directly affect the well-being of the family. In the near future, it will deteriorate badly. After that, you will have to make a lot of efforts to restore your financial situation.

If the house was brought mature tree, which soon began to wither or died altogether, this suggests that it is too early for the owner of the house to think about increasing prosperity.

When the money tree begins to wither rapidly, you should not try to reanimate it. In this situation, it is best to just throw out the plant, and direct your efforts to grow a new fat woman. If a person's money trees wither, wither, or simply do not take root, then this indicates material instability or mental imbalance.

1. There are several more folk signs associated with the money tree. Among them:
   If a tree bends the trunk, then this indicates that financial difficulties will await a person in the near future.
2. If a tree falls from a windowsill or shelf along with a pot, then this sign, on the contrary, has good interpretation... This means that the material well-being of the family will only grow stronger.
3. When a money tree falls and at the same time its pot is broken, this promises many envious people on the path of life.
4. If a tree breaks during a fall, then this promises an early loss of financial stability and well-being in the family. Therefore, it is very important to place the plant pot in a place where it is difficult to drop or throw it off.

Is it possible to throw out the money tree: folk signs

In life, there are different situations, as a result of which you have to throw plants out of the house. People who believe in omens are unambiguously of the opinion that it is strictly forbidden to do this with the money tree.

If a person has been growing a money tree for a long time, and also carefully looked after and even talked to him, then the plant has its own energy, which you cannot just take and get rid of. It is best not to throw out the fat woman, but return it to nature. To do this, you can bury it in the ground.

When a recently purchased or donated plant withers away, it is allowed to simply throw it away. There is no energy in it yet. In order not to attract misfortune or lack of money from the money tree, it is recommended to get rid of the following methods:
put in the entrance;

• donate to a person who wants to care for a flower;
• drip;
• leave yourself a sprout for further cultivation, and discard the old plant in the trash.

Before you get rid of the fat woman in any of these ways, you must definitely thank the plant for the time spent in the house. After that, you should sincerely say goodbye to him with all your heart.

How to activate the Feng Shui money tree?

In ancient teachings, this plant is often found. They interpret the fat woman as a kind of resuscitator. That is, the money tree can not only help improve the financial situation of the family, but also return vitality. There is ancient legend, which says that gold coins are always found in the house, it is necessary to shake the money tree.

All the energy of the plant, which helps to gain financial wealth, accumulates on the leaves. Therefore, the thicker they are, the more money there will be in the family. To plant a money tree correctly, you need to drop a few coins under its roots. You need to hang red threads on the crown. This will help bring wealth into the house.

According to the teachings of Feng Shui, the following actions will also help to activate the energy of the money tree:

1. Plant a small dragon between the branches of the plant. He will attract financial wealth.
2. Place an owl figurine on one of the branches. The bird will make sure that the economy is kept in the family.
3. Place 3 red lanterns at the base of the tree. This is necessary to increase the energy.
   If a person does not cope with the rules of caring for a living plant, then according to the teachings of Feng Shui, at least a symbolic copy of the plant should be kept in the house. It must be made by hand.

Before starting a money tree in the house, you must remember that, first of all, it plays the role of a talisman. He cannot be of any use if he does not make an effort. Therefore, in order to achieve the benefits of a plant, it must be properly cared for.

How to properly plant a money tree (bastard) from a shoot into a pot and take care of it at home so that money will start up in the house: feng shui and advice from florists.

Fat woman as a means to attract money

Money Tree, a breadfruit, a tree of happiness - what beautiful names have not been invented by the flower growers for the plant, which is correctly called the bastard (crassula).

This tree with a thick trunk and oval dense leaves is so unique that it has both decorative, magical and healing properties.

If you believe, the fat woman improves financial well-being, brings peace and good luck to the house. The money tree is a talisman that activates the zone of well-being and attracts wealth to the house. Crassula attracts money, works like a magnet for them. Its leaves look like shiny coins.

The plant is also believed to purify the air in the home and kill bacteria. Where Crassula grows, there will always be a favorable atmosphere.

Types of money tree

There are many varieties of Crassula that differ in appearance. Among them there are ampelous, ground cover, bushy and tree-like forms.

The most popular varieties among flower growers are Crassula Ovata and Lasso-like bastard. Both species are succulents and are completely different from each other.

The lymphatic fat woman is grown only in greenhouses and winter gardens, and Crassula Ovata grows quite successfully at home.

How to properly plant a money tree in the house

The fat woman is not a capricious flower that requires painstaking care and reverent attention.

How to plant an offshoot of a money tree in a pot

First of all, we will figure out how to properly propagate a fat woman, so that by taking a shoot from friends or acquaintances, you can easily plant it in a pot in your house.

Reproduction of the money tree is carried out using seeds or cuttings. Seeds are sown in shallow containers with drainage holes, then covered with polyethylene. Subsequent care of the seedlings consists of regular airing and spraying. The first shoots will sprout in 2-3 weeks. This method of breeding a fat woman is quite complicated.

Crassula propagation by cuttings is much simpler. The stalk can be rooted in water or immediately planted in the ground. The offshoot of the money tree is planted in a pot to a depth of about 5 cm. Some growers believe that planting cuttings in March or April increases the likelihood that the bastard will bloom in the future. And if Crassula is planted in the middle of summer, the chances of this will be less.

How to choose the right flowerpot for the money tree

The fat woman has a rather massive ground part, which means this flower better fit a wide and low pot with good stability. This choice of a flowerpot is also due to the fact that Crassula has a superficial root system... For the successful drainage of water into the pan, there should be small holes at the bottom of the pot.

Of course, it is not necessary to immediately plant the offshoot of the money tree in large flowerpot... For a start, a small pot is enough, but as the flower grows, it must be transplanted into a more suitable flowerpot.

How to replant a money tree

To transplant a grown flower of a fat woman, you need to take a flowerpot of a suitable size, fill it by a third with a drainage layer (for example, from pieces of coal or crushed brick), then pour earth. The transplant is carried out by the method of transshipment of an earthen coma. So the plant will more easily tolerate this procedure. After that, the soil is poured to the top.

In the process of transplanting, you need to carefully examine the root system of the flower. Rotten roots, indicating an excess of moisture, must be removed. After that, Crassula is left to dry for a day.

How to choose a land for planting a fat woman

Planting a money tree should be carried out in the ground for succulents, to which this plant belongs. The flower feels best in the sod land. The soil that is used to grow cacti is suitable, but the bastard can also be successfully planted in universal soil.

You can prepare the potting mix yourself if you wish. To do this, flower growers are advised to mix one part of sand, humus and leafy earth, adding four parts of sod land.

How to plant a money tree correctly so that money can be found in the house?

In order for money to always be kept in the house, when transplanting into a pot with a fat woman, you need to put a coin, and tie its branches with red ribbons. It's good if a fat woman grows in your apartment, but it's important to learn. This can be done even with a small salary.

How to properly care for the money tree

Growing a money tree at home is not laborious and very interesting. This flower comes from hot countries, so it needs to provide conditions as close to tropical ones as possible. In spring and summer, Crassula has a growing season, and winter is a dormant time. The main care for a money tree at home is to comply with the following rules.

How to water a money tree?

Many gardeners have the question of how to properly water the money tree? The first rule: do not allow the gulf of the fat woman. An excess of moisture is destructive for her. Over-watering can cause the roots to rot and the leaves begin to fall off. In the warm season, the plant can be watered twice a week, with the onset of cold weather, watering is reduced to a minimum. In order not to flood the money tree, before each watering, you need to check the condition of the soil at a depth of 3-4 centimeters. If the land is dry there, Crassula can be safely watered.

If the irrigation regime is not followed and the soil is too moist, the root system is susceptible to fungal attack. In this case, you can save the money tree if you take it out of the pot together with an earthen lump, dry it thoroughly and treat it with a special solution against fungi.

However, Crassula can also suffer from a lack of moisture! Ideally, the soil with a flower should be slightly damp.

We wipe the leaves of the bastard - we attract money!

Florists advise from time to time to wipe the leaves of the bastard with a damp cloth to remove dust, and spray water on them from a spray bottle. It will be optimal to arrange a warm shower once a week for Crassula. In winter, such a "wash" can be arranged once a month.

The water should be warm, but not hot. To prevent moisture from getting on the soil, you can cover the soil in a pot with ordinary cling film... You can't take a wet fat woman to its place. You need to let the water drain a little.

Where is the best place to put a money tree in an apartment

The fat woman is a light-loving plant, but it is strictly forbidden to put it under the scorching sun. Moreover, in this case upper layer the soil in the pot will dry out very quickly.

The plant will fully grow on the windowsill from the southeast side, where there will always be light, but there will be no sun. With the onset of spring, many flower growers put it on the balcony floor, and in winter - on the windowsill on the south side.

Insufficient lighting can cause the stem of the plant to stretch, resulting in an ugly shape. To prevent this, the fat woman should be placed on window sills, especially in poorly lit rooms.

V summer time for crassula, a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees is suitable. But in winter, the flower will need to drop the temperature to 10 - 15 degrees. A decrease of up to 6 degrees Celsius is allowed. If it is not possible to place the plant in a room with such a temperature in winter, then at least the flower should be removed from the battery.

A negative consequence of the incorrect temperature during the dormant period can be the stretching of the trunk of the crassula and the falling of the leaves located below. Leaves can also fall off if there is a constant draft in the room where the pot with the money tree stands. Of course, the fat woman needs constant ventilation, but drafts should not be allowed. They will only hurt.

The money tree needs to be fed!

As a top dressing for a fat woman, universal preparations or additives for succulents are most often used. To nutrients better absorbed, plants are fertilized only after watering.

Fertilization is carried out during the growing season - in spring and summer, once a month. V autumn-winter period feeding is carried out once every 3 months.

Formation of the crown of the fat woman

To create a uniform and symmetrical shape, the fat woman is turned in the light around its axis. But to form a beautiful crown, the flower still has to be cut a little.

To form a crown, you need to wait until four new leaves appear on the plant, and a new bud begins to form. You need to pinch it off, carefully twisting it with your hands or with miniature tweezers.

Each branch of the money tree should have no more than three or four pairs of leaves. When the tree grows up, its top will also need to be pinched off.

If the moment when four leaves have already grown is missed, and new leaves appear, circumcision will help. You need to cut the branch above the 4th pair of leaves. The cut is covered with activated carbon powder.

Possible problems in caring for the money tree

Many flower growers complain that the leaves of the bastard are falling or withering. What can be wrong?

Excessive watering contributes to the darkening of the leaves, a change in their color or abscission.

A change in the color of foliage to dirty yellow can still be caused by a fungal disease from waterlogging of the soil.

Watering cold water Is another reason that tropical flower diseases appear.

The emergence brown spot on foliage indicates a lack of moisture.

Rot that has appeared at the base of the stem is a sure sign of rotting of the plant root system. In this case, the apical part of the plant is cut off, and the flower is grown in a new way.

Money tree pests

Crassula is an unpretentious and pest-resistant plant. However, there are many pests that attack the fat woman:

Scale - forms brownish or yellow spots on the leaves. Treatment methods: Fufanon, Fitoverm, soap solution.

Spider mite - forms cobwebs between leaves and stems. Treatment methods: garlic infusion, tobacco infusion, soap solution.

Mealybug - forms a whitish bloom on the axils of the leaves. Treatment methods: thick solution laundry soap, insecticides.

Does the money tree bloom?

Blossoming in a fat woman is a rare phenomenon, so not every grower is allowed to see it. Therefore, it is widely believed that the money tree does not bloom. But this is not the case.

During the flowering period, the plant is densely covered small flowers white, light pink or greenish color, depending on the variety. They give off a pleasant sweet aroma.

The flowering period begins at the stage of plant growth in spring and lasts 2-3 months. Do not hope that the fat woman will bloom in the first years after planting. It can produce flowers in 8 or even 10 years. Or it may not bloom at all, despite the fact that he was given correct and timely care.

Florists believe that the lack of lighting interferes with the flowering of the money tree. This is a feature of our climate.

There is a sign: if a money tree grows well and gets stronger, wealth is not far off, and if it withers and leaves fall, it promises money problems.

However, it is not at all necessary to believe in omens. If you properly care for the money tree, it can become an excellent decoration for any room, will delight you with beauty for a long time and bring warmth and comfort to your home.

“Money is a very important thing. Especially when they are not there "...
Erich Remarque

Let's forget the word no. In attracting finance, the most important thing is the attitude, the desire to see them, to love them. Are you ready to become a wealthy person? So it's time to meet the Feng Shui money tree.

Archaic Chinese teachings will share with you a piece of their thousand-year experience in mobilizing wealth, tell you the secrets of how to plant correctly and where it is better to place a tree to attract material well-being.

Folk omens claim that Crassula is called the money tree because of its leaves that look like coins. In fact, the secret lies in their unique energy. They instantly absorb all the most useful substances, carefully preserving them in the leaves. They pass on the gift of accumulating everything of value to their owner (if he sincerely cares about his pet).

All about the living money talisman

In all its diversity flora there is one small tree that has an impact on cash flows. It is it that can change your life financially. Meet: The tree fat woman, also known under the names "Cotyledon", "Bear's ear", "Crassula" or "Money tree".

Fat woman. Unpretentious plant, with an agreeable character, easy care... Small in size, with original leaves, small, fleshy, coin-like in shape.
But just putting the purchased plant on the window will not work. In order for the luck of the money tree to be revealed to the owner, it is necessary to learn more about Crassula.

How to plant a Feng Shui money tree so that it attracts wealth:

How to plant a live talisman

Feng Shui recommends not buying already finished plant(you can't buy it with money at all). It is necessary that the money tree absorbs your energy so that it feels the owner's sincere concern. According to the rules of Feng Shui, you need to plant the Fat Woman yourself!
Before planting, you need to talk to a tree and ask for protection and welfare, as well as promise that you will always take care of it, in the future you will always talk to the tree.

• Break off a leaf or a stalk from an adult tree (it will be ideal if you do this secretly, without asking permission).
• It is believed that a donated money tree will not bring good luck to either its new owner or the donor.
• Before planting the stalk of the money talisman in the ground, hold the branch in a glass of water for several days (so that it sprouts).
• Save the pot in advance. It should be wide, shallow. According to the rules of Feng Shui, the color of money is the color of metal and earth. The whole gamut of brown, black. Red or burgundy. Silver or gold.
• It is necessary to plant (like all plants) on the growing moon. Transplant day is Wednesday.

Important tip:
Before planting, activate the pot. At the bottom of the flowerpot, place several coins of the same denomination with the coat of arms facing up. It is best to use the money of the country in which you live. It is desirable that there are six or eight (to awaken the magic of numbers).

When stacking coins, it is helpful to say: "Coin to coin, leaf to leaf" and then read on them money conspiracy: “You will grow, but I will bloom in wealth. This is my will. May it be so!"

• To plant a plant, buy land in advance (regular cactus soil). But it is better to make it yourself (mix coarse sand, peat, turf, leafy soil in a ratio of 1x0.5x1x1).
• Transfer to a larger pot if necessary. Not worth it small plant, which has just taken root, plant in a large pot, let it grow in a small one, then transplant it into a larger pot, so the money tree grows for several years.

I cast on the Money tree:

Where to put a tree according to the rules of Feng Shui

The effectiveness of the Feng Shui money tree largely depends on its correct location in the apartment.
The southeast side of the apartment - the Feng Shui wealth sector - is responsible for the growth of financial well-being - this is where your money tree should be placed. You can determine it using a regular compass. The starting point can be taken front door, but you can use the traditional compass determination of the cardinal points. Use the method that is more pleasant and convenient for you. Also, do not forget that when defining zones in an apartment or plot, it is worth sticking to one method you have chosen.

Chinese teaching allows to divide into sectors not only the whole house as a whole, but also individual rooms. You can mark the area financial well-being at any suitable room.

The southeastern area of ​​an apartment or central room is an ideal place for a money tree to live.

We design the wealth sector

First of all, free this zone from unnecessary things - the energy of finance needs to circulate freely, without obstacles.

Decorate the place where the Fat Woman will stand in green, purple or blue-blue colors.

• Wood... We need a tree in this sector. You can put wooden furniture, stand or table on which the talisman will be located.
• Water... Water (or its images) helps to revitalize the financial zone according to Feng Shui. You can put a small one there home fountain(water flow will help increase financial flow) or an aquarium with cute goldfish. Have you decided to limit yourself to paintings with water? Be aware that water images should not be aggressive (typhoons, floods, powerful waterfalls will simply "wash away" future money).
• Wind. It is necessary for the tree of wealth to feel the movement of air and strengthen its own currents. It is best to hang a wind chime in that area. Please note that no metal objects there should not be (in the design of the musical-air mascot, too).

It would be ideal to put the pot on a red napkin with the feng shui hieroglyph of wealth.
To turn your fat woman into a real symbol of good luck and prosperity, decorate its twigs with red ribbons and coins, and then it will become a real one. money talisman your family.
The fat woman does not tolerate dust - often wipe her leaves, and the entire money sector.

Crassula has many names. They call her fat girl, money tree or monkey tree, tree of love or happiness... The plant belongs to the Tolstyankovye family and the Crassula genus, which has about 300 species of money trees.

Crassula's homeland

An ornamental leafy plant native to Africa - the arid tropics of the South and Southwest, Madagascar and South Arabia. Therefore, when choosing a place for a flower, choose the most a warm and sunny side apartments.

Why is the fat woman called the money tree?

The money tree is the name of certain species of Krasulla, which have round leaves that have coin shape... This concept arose in connection with the legend about the Sun Tree, which says that you can find yourself in paradise if you show generosity in earthly life.

The first to introduce the name were the Chinese during the Han Empire. The evidence is the excavated tomb of the emperor of this dynasty, decorated with a bronze and faience fat woman.

Characteristic

Among the plant varieties, there are common signs typical for a fat woman is appearance the trunk, the shape of the leaves and crown, the device of the root system and the peculiarities of flowering.

Trunk

It resembles a real tree - just as powerful, winding and covered with a dense shell - bark. A significant number of branches leave the trunk of the plant.

When kept indoors, the trunk of happiness reaches a height of one to two meters. The diameter of the trunk can be from 1.5 to 3 cm(at a fat woman of considerable age).

Leaves

The monkey's foliage is thick, the leaves are located opposite, often grow together at the point of exit from the branch. By species characteristics, the leaves can be called whole-edged and cartilaginous-toothed... They are painted in different colors- from green to silver or dark green. On the surface, the foliage is distinguished by a matte sheen and a prominent red border, or reddish spots with seamy side leaflet. Their shape is round, and the leaves themselves are fleshy and dense, densely planted on a branch. Their length usually ranges from 2-3 cm, and width - up to 1,5-2 cm.

Crown

In the classical version, it has a tree-like appearance and a spherical shape. In order for it to be lush and thick, Crassula is planted with no more than one sprout in a flowerpot. Then the plant will branch well.

Formation of the correct crown is achieved by pinching.

Root system

The roots are not able to maintain the balance of a large plant, so pot have to get deep and heavy, commensurate with the size of the flower.

The root system of crassula is superficial and shallow, so it must be handled with extreme care. The roots of the fat woman are very vulnerable and sensitive.

Flowers

At proper care blooms very profusely. The flowers of the fat woman are delicate, delicate and small - up to 1 cm, bright(white, white-pink or white-green). They exude an aroma with sweetish and sugary notes, extremely persistent.

Blooms upon reaching the age of ten. In this case, no seeds are formed. The flowers are collected in half-umbrellas.

The flowering period lasts up to 2-3 months, with the exception of the plant being in a place with an excess of heat - this is fraught with a reduction in the fragrance of flowers.

The fat woman can bloom annually or at intervals of five years - it all depends on the correct care for her.

Flowering usually begins in late autumn or during the winter months, but there are times when this happens in the spring. Crassula sometimes blooms after surviving a week. droughts.

Fat woman in nature

It is presented aquatic plants, creeping herbaceous species and treelike shrubs. Mostly money trees grow in tropical latitudes African continent.

In their nature over 300 varieties... There are herbaceous (these include ampelous and soil-blooded) and bush-like forms, similar to branched trees. Some people prefer a humid environment.

Take proper care of the monkey tree, and it will definitely bear fruit in the form of financial well-being.

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Look big photo fat women:

Representatives of this family are extremely diverse in appearance. The height of adult fat women can reach 3-4 m in height, with a trunk diameter of 1.5-3 cm. The crown in the usual version has a spherical shape and a tree-like appearance. The roots of young and old plants are superficial, shallow, therefore vulnerable and sensitive.

In almost all species, the leaves are located opposite on thickened shoots and differ in fleshiness and gray-green or dark green... A reddish border may be present on the leaf. The leaves of bastards accumulate arsenic from the soil, so eating the plant is contraindicated.

The flowers are small, have a different color(whitish, cream, pink, yellow). Flowers usually form in lateral or terminal umbellate or racemose inflorescences, less often in solitary sinuses. The number of petals and stamens is the same. Anthers are oblong or ovoid; nectar scales are small. The flowering period usually begins in late autumn and lasts 2-3 months.

Important! V indoor conditions Crassula rarely blooms. It begins to bloom only with proper care at 7-8 years of age.

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Why is it scientifically called "crassula" and what does it mean, other names

The plant has been cultivated for over 1500 years in different parts of the world. Over a long period of history, it has acquired living beliefs and omens, from which many different names have appeared:

1. The scientific name of the culture is "crassula", which means "thick" in Latin, that is, it reflects the appearance of a flower, with its wide stems and fleshy dense leaves.
2. For the outward resemblance of leaves to coins, merchants of the Middle East called the plant "money tree".
3. The name "jade or jade plant" came from China, where these stones are associated with longevity, prosperity and power.
4. The names "lucky plant" and "friendship tree" come from the UK, where the plant has become very popular and is considered good gift for housewarming.

In Europe, the cultivation of the fat woman began in 1687. from the moment it was entered into horticultural reference books. In the 19th century, the plant sprouts began to be delivered by ships from South Africa along with other tropical species, and the tree began to spread everywhere.

What family does it belong to and where does it occur in nature?

Crassula is a succulent plant of the Crastyanka family, numbering about 300. Homeland is called South Africa... Crassula easily adapts to extreme conditions the environment, therefore, at present, it can be found both in countries of origin and throughout the Southern Hemisphere: from rainforest to the arid Arabian desert.

Reference! In Russia, in the wild, the plant is found on Far East, where 54 species were recorded.

Does Crassula differ from other succulents or not?

Crassula can be confused with other succulents or plants from the purslane family:

• Portulacaria.
• Aptenia.
• Aichrizon.
• Eonium.
• Pachyphytum.

Features of cultivation

Is it gaining altitude quickly?

How does a flower grow in nature and how long does it take? In the wild, it grows on sandy or rocky soil in arid climates, under constant influence sun rays... Since the fat woman has to get useful elements for growth with great difficulty, it cannot be said that she grows very quickly. This is a slow growing culture.

Are there reasons for the size of the crop and to what height it grows? Depending on the species, the plant grows from 1 to 15 cm per year. In the first few years of its life, Crassula grows very slowly, in the future it grows faster. The maximum recorded plant height is 4 meters.

To accelerate plant growth at home, it is recommended:

1. turn in different directions to the light (for uniform growth);
2. remove side shoots so that the fat woman stretches out, and does not grow in breadth;
3. creation of conditions for daily temperature fluctuations.

You will find useful tips for caring for Crassula at home in.

Root system

The root system is located close to the surface of the earth and does not branch. The roots of the bastard are very sensitive to waterlogging, therefore, when it should be planted in a wide, but not deep container, so that water does not accumulate at the bottom, where the roots of the flower cannot reach. The flowerpot is selected taking into account the size of the crown, not the root system.

Does it require proper care and how many years does it live?

Crassula is not demanding on growing conditions and has good resistance to various negative impacts... A tree lives in the wild for 70-90 years, but in a house, with proper care, its life is about 50 years. Over the years, the tree only gets stronger.

Main types: description and names

This plant is presented in various forms and:

• Tree shrubs.

  The most popular plants for cultivation at home are reminiscent of a small tree with a rich crown - Ovate (or Oval), Portulaca, Ovata minor, Hobbit.

• Groundcover (creeping).

  Small-sized bushy plants, creeping with a carpet - Plauniform, Tetrahedral, Rosette.

• Colossal (columnar).

  Erect bushes - Perforata, Cooper, Buddha Temple.

• Decorative blooming.

  Annually flowering species- Sickle, Schmidt, Pierced.

What to do to prevent the indoor flower from withering?

At home, we create optimal conditions close to natural:

• in summer the temperature is + 20-25 ° C, in winter it is below 12 ° C (up to -2 ° C);
• in the spring and summer, a lot of light and fresh air is required;
• soil mixture for succulents and mandatory drainage at the bottom of the pot;
• watering is rare (in winter up to 1 time per month);
• it is obligatory to wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust;
• transplanting young plants once a year, mature once every three years;
• top dressing every 2 months during the growth period.

All diseases and pests

1. Rot - with stagnant fluid.
2. Falling leaves - with excessive moisture, excess fertilizer, too high temperature.
3. Blanching of leaves - with a lack of light.
4. Pests rarely attack, they can be: aphids, scale insects, mealybug, spider mite.

We wrote in more detail about the diseases and pests of the fat woman.

Application in traditional medicine

The fat woman finds its use in folk medicine, where it is used in the form of tinctures, juices, gruel from leaves... The healing properties of the plant help with such ailments as:

• burns and skin damage;
• dermatitis and skin lesions by fungal infections;
• angina, sinusitis, tonsillitis;
• arthritis;
• polyps in the nose;
• gout;
• varicose veins.

More information about medicinal properties money tree, as well as contraindications for use, you will find, and from you you will learn whether it is possible to keep this plant at home and how it is dangerous for its owners.

Today, the ornamental houseplant known as the "money tree" is found in many homes and apartments, as well as in workplaces. For many, the fat woman is not just beautiful indoor tree, but also a talisman capable of bringing happiness, good luck and monetary prosperity.