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

Prioritize terracotta or rough ceramic pots with drainage holes, 1-2cm smaller in diameter than the canopy – avoid oversized pots to prevent root rot from waterlogging.

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.

3Watering Principles: Better Dry Than Wet, Avoid Waterlogging

Strictly follow "Water only when dry, water thoroughly when watering" – 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).

Summer watering: Reduce water during semi-dormancy – water "survival water" every 20-30 days (a small amount along the pot edge to keep soil slightly moist) to avoid black rot from high temperature and humidity.

Winter watering: Control water when temperature is below 5℃ – water every 30-40 days or stop watering completely, keep soil dry to prevent root freezing.

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.

Summer cooling: Move to a well-ventilated shaded area when temperature exceeds 35℃, enhance air circulation (use a small fan if needed) to avoid leaf rot from stuffiness.

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

Fertilize only in spring and autumn growing seasons – stop fertilizing in summer and winter dormancy periods to avoid fertilizer burn.

Fertilizer selection: Use succulent-specific slow-release fertilizer (buried once during growing season, valid for 3-6 months) or diluted succulent liquid fertilizer (1/4 of the recommended concentration). Avoid high nitrogen fertilizer (prone to leggy growth).

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"

Repot every 1-2 years, best in spring (March-April). Gently remove the plant from the pot, shake off some old soil, trim rotten and dry roots, and air-dry for 1-2 days before repotting.

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

一般的な病気： 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.

一般的な害虫： Scale insects and spider mites. For a small number of pests, wipe leaves and stems with alcohol-soaked cotton. For severe infestations, spray succulent-specific insecticide once a week for 2-3 consecutive weeks, ensuring full coverage of leaf surfaces and undersides.