1Pot & Soil: Ventilation & Drainage Are Key to Attracting Wealth

Dé prioridad a las macetas de terracota o cerámica rugosa con agujeros de drenaje, de 1-2 cm de diámetro más pequeños que la copa; evite las macetas demasiado grandes para evitar la pudrición de las raíces por encharcamiento.

Money string has a compact shape; small pots are more conducive to shape control and avoiding leggy growth.

Soil formula: Granular soil (akadama + maifan stone + lava rock) + nutrient soil = 6:4, or use succulent-specific soil mixed with a small amount of slow-release fertilizer (buried at the bottom, away from roots). Ensure soil is loose, breathable, and non-compacted for drainage and root respiration.

2Light Requirements: Sufficient Light for "Red-Edged Money String"

Need sufficient light in spring, autumn, and winter – 3-5 hours of direct sunlight daily (south-facing balcony/windowsill is best). The more sufficient the light, the closer the leaf arrangement, the more obvious the red leaf edges, and the neater the plant shape.

Summer shade: Provide 40% shade when temperature exceeds 32℃ (use sunshade net or move to scattered light area) to avoid leaf scorching, yellowing, and rotting.

Insufficient light causes sparse, elongated leaves, light color, and leggy stems – supplement light in time with succulent grow lights (3-4 hours daily) to restore compact shape.

3Principios de riego: Mejor seco que mojado, evitar el encharcamiento

Seguir estrictamente "Regar sólo cuando esté seco, regar a fondo al regar" – water only when soil is completely dry (test with a toothpick: no moisture when pulled out) or leaves are slightly wilted and soft. Avoid frequent watering to prevent root rot.

Spring & Autumn: Water every 10-15 days during the growing season, pour slowly along the pot edge for full soil absorption. Avoid splashing water into leaf gaps (prevent bacteria growth and leaf rot).

Riego en verano: Reduzca el riego durante el periodo de semi-dormancia - riegue con "agua de supervivencia" cada 20-30 días (una pequeña cantidad a lo largo del borde de la maceta para mantener la tierra ligeramente húmeda) para evitar la podredumbre negra provocada por las altas temperaturas y la humedad.

Riego en invierno: Controle el agua cuando la temperatura sea inferior a 5℃ - riegue cada 30-40 días o deje de regar por completo, mantenga el suelo seco para evitar la congelación de las raíces.

4Temperature Adaptation: Optimal 15-28℃ for Steady Growth

Optimal growth temperature: 15-28℃ – leaves are plump, growth is rapid, plant shape is compact, and leaf edges are prone to reddening in this range.

Winter protection: Move indoors to a warm place when temperature is below 5℃, away from cold drafts, maintain temperature ≥5℃ to avoid leaf freezing and stem rot.

Enfriamiento en verano: Trasladar a una zona sombreada y bien ventilada cuando la temperatura supere los 35℃, mejorar la circulación del aire (utilizar un pequeño ventilador si es necesario) para evitar la pudrición de las hojas por congestión.

5Fertilization: Thin Fertilizer Applied Frequently for "Wealth Upgrade"

Abone sólo en primavera y otoño, y deje de hacerlo en verano e invierno para evitar que se queme el abono.

Selección del abono: Utilizar abono de liberación lenta específico para suculentas (enterrado una vez durante la temporada de crecimiento, válido durante 3-6 meses) o abono líquido diluido para suculentas (1/4 de la concentración recomendada). Evite los fertilizantes con alto contenido en nitrógeno (propensos al crecimiento espigado).

Fertilization frequency: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month along the pot edge, avoiding direct contact with roots and leaves. Supplement slow-release fertilizer every 3 months, adjust dosage according to plant size (about 1 gram).

6Pruning & Shaping: Maintain Compact "Money String" Shape

Prune best in spring and autumn growing seasons – promptly trim dry leaves, weak branches, and leggy branches to avoid nutrient consumption.

Shaping method: For clumping plant shape, cut the top branches in spring to promote side shoot growth and make the "money string" denser. Ensure sufficient light + water control daily to prevent stem leggy and "loose strings".

Dry leaf cleaning: Regularly remove dry leaves in leaf gaps and pots for beauty and ventilation, preventing pest and disease growth.

7Repotting & Propagation: "Wealth Inheritance"

Trasplantar cada 1-2 años, mejor en primavera (marzo-abril). Retire con cuidado la planta de la maceta, sacuda un poco la tierra vieja, elimine las raíces podridas y secas, y deje secar al aire durante 1-2 días antes de trasplantar.

Propagation method: Money string is extremely easy to propagate, using cuttings or division in spring. Cuttings: Cut healthy branches (with 3-4 pairs of leaves), air-dry the cut for 2-3 days, insert into moist granular soil, and roots will form in 2-3 weeks. Division: Naturally separate clumping plants from the roots, directly repot with a small amount of roots – survival rate is extremely high.

8Pest & Disease Control: Protect "Wealth" from Loss

Enfermedades comunes: Black rot and leaf spot (mostly caused by waterlogging and poor ventilation). At the initial stage, remove the plant from the pot, cut off rotten parts, disinfect the cut with carbendazim solution, repot with new soil, and strengthen ventilation and water control later.

Plagas comunes: Cochinillas y arañas rojas. Para un número reducido de plagas, limpie las hojas y los tallos con un algodón empapado en alcohol. Para infestaciones graves, pulverice insecticida específico para suculentas una vez a la semana durante 2-3 semanas consecutivas, asegurándose de cubrir totalmente la superficie y el envés de las hojas.