Money Tree

🧭 Feng Shui Benefits & Placement

Benefits: Wealth, Prosperity, Good Fortune

Best Placement: South-East (wealth corner) of living room, home office, or shop entrance.

Avoid: Avoid cramped corners with stagnant air, bathrooms, or directly in line with sharp edges.

Healthy, vibrant foliage symbolizes growth; remove yellow leaves promptly to avoid stagnant qi.

🌞 Light & Temperature

Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates soft morning sun; avoid harsh midday sun behind glass.

Temperature: 22–32°C; avoid cold drafts from air-con.

🪴 Pot & Soil

Pot: 20–30 L pot with good drainage; use pebble tray to raise humidity indoors.

Soil Mix: Well-draining mix: 40% loam, 30% compost, 20% coco coir, 10% perlite; pH 6–7.

💧 Watering

Schedule: Dry season: every 4–6 days; Rainy season: weekly; allow top 3–5 cm to dry

Amount: 0.8–1.5 L per watering for 25–30 L pot

Water thoroughly until some drains out; empty saucer. Reduce watering in low light.

🧪 Fertilizing

Type: Balanced organic liquid (e.g., 6-6-6) or slow-release pellets

Frequency: Every 4 weeks Mar–Nov; every 6–8 weeks in wet season

Dosage: Half label dose for liquids; 3–5 g/L of pot volume for slow-release every 3–4 months

📅 Harvest & Indicators

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🌱 Propagation

Stem cuttings in warm, bright humidity; use rooting hormone.

🐛 Common Pests & Diseases

• Mealybugs & scale: Wipe with alcohol; white oil 1–2% every 2 weeks until clear.
• Root rot: Use airy mix; avoid overwatering; ensure drainage.

🌦️ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)

During monsoon, reduce watering and increase airflow indoors.

📝 Planting Notes

Rotate monthly for even growth; avoid deep pots that stay wet.

💡 Extra Care Tips

• Prune lightly to keep a full canopy
• Use pebble tray or humidifier if leaf edges brown