How to Cultivate a Money Plant (Epipremnum aureum):
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Light: Money plants prefer indirect sunlight and should not be exposed to direct sunlight, as it can cause sunburn.
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Watering: Maintain higher humidity levels in the air, and keep the potting soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the topsoil to dry out slightly before watering again.
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Repotting: To ensure a loose and fertile growing medium, repot your money plant every 1-2 years. This helps meet its basic growth requirements.
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Temperature: Money plants thrive in a warm environment. In winter, especially in northern regions, take precautions to protect them from cold temperatures.
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Common Pests and Diseases: Keep an eye out for potential issues such as spider mites, yellowing leaves, or leaf spots. If detected in small quantities, control these problems through manual removal and cleaning.
Hydroponic Money Plant Cultivation:
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Changing Water: Change the water for your hydroponic money plant approximately every three days or when the water appears cloudy. The choice of water quality is essential; opt for clean tap water or purified water. Regular observations are necessary. When new roots start to form, you can add nutrient solution during water changes.
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Misting: Maintain the humidity of the money plant's leaves by frequently misting them. This helps to keep the foliage clean and promotes healthy growth.
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Nutrient Solution: The addition of an appropriate nutrient solution (a 1/3-strength phosphoric-potassium solution) will result in healthier growth. You can purchase specialized nutrient solutions in the market or prepare your own. Typically, add 2-3 drops during each water change.
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Temperature: Maintain a temperature of around 20°C (68°F) for your hydroponic money plant. Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations and don't place it too close to heating sources like radiators or furnaces. Also, ensure it receives indirect sunlight, ideally with 2 sessions of 2 hours of sunlight per week during the maintenance process.
Proper care and attention will help your money plant thrive and remain healthy, whether grown in soil or hydroponically.