The fortune tree is a small tree of the kapok family, also known as the melon chestnut.It grows in natural environment, up to about 4-5m, but if it is potted and cultured at home, the growth is smaller.The origin of this plant is in Central America, Mexico to Costa Rica, in China's Yunnan Xishuangbanna region cultivation is better, it is widely distributed, many regions in China have planted.
The fortune tree is evergreen, and the shape of the plant is also very characteristic, so it is a very popular green plant.However, if not properly managed during the breeding period, its leaves will turn yellow, dry and so on.
1. Illumination: It is a kind of plant with moderate sunshine. Before the plant sprouts, it needs more sunshine. It does not need shading in spring and winter, but needs a little shading in summer and autumn.After sprouting, the shade is usually 75% in summer, and in spring and autumn, as long as the sunshine is not strong.
2. Moisture: When watering this plant, it is usually not watered until the soil is dry.It does not like to grow in a stagnant environment, the root system is very easy to rot, so usually a little more spray some water on the line, the soil is dry and then watered.
3. Repotting: If you want to grow better, you need to give it enough space to grow. Therefore, you need to repot it every 1-2 years. Otherwise, the growth of the root system will be limited, and yellow leaves may appear.
