Krassula: we look after monetary tree

Krassula: we look after monetary tree

Krassula enjoys special popularity at fans of houseplants for a long time. In the people it is called by crassula or "monetary tree". However not all know subtleties of care for it therefore often the plant does not take root. That the krassula well developed and, according to national belief, brought good luck and prosperity to the house, it is necessary to provide it comfortable living conditions.

Krassula is from South Africa therefore in house conditions it needs to provide the good illumination and heat. The plant is not afraid of direct sunshine therefore it is necessary to place it at the southern, western and east windows. In the summer the krassula is recommended to be taken out on open air. In such conditions the leaves get saturated and picturesque color.

If in the summer you have decided to be away on vacation, remove pot from krassuly from windowsill. It is necessary in order that leaves have not got burn. However have no it too far from window. Having come back home, do not forget to return krassula on its former place.

During the winter period when daylight hours short, arrange to plant small rest. For this purpose you need to reduce significantly watering – about one-two times a month. You watch that the crassula has not begun to fade. Whenever possible place pot in the cool place.

Krassula equally well develops at any temperature. However it should be protected from frosts. Therefore the wintering of crassula is possible only on the heated loggia or cool windowsill from where she needs to be moved away when airing.

Krassula, as well as all succulents, does not demand abundant watering. Be guided by drying of top layer of soil. On average the crassula is recommended to be watered once a week.

Author: «MirrorInfo» Dream Team


Print