The happiness tree has green leaves, green and shiny, and is no longer afraid of rotting roots.

Happiness tree, also known as bean tree, is a plant of the genus Phaseolaceae, which originated in the tropics and subtropics of southern China. The happiness tree has luxuriant branches, beautiful shape, green and clean leaves, metallic luster, and light gray bark with deep longitudinal cracks. The shadow of the whole tree is whirling, which is very ornamental, attracting people's attention both indoors and outdoors, showing exuberant vitality and purifying the air. At the same time, the name of the happiness tree is deeply loved by the family and office environment, and it is planted in many flower friends' homes and offices.

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Phaseolus vulgaris, Lubao and Maple

On the market as a happiness tree to sell, there are mainly three varieties, namely, bean tree, green tree and front umbrella maple. Phaseolus vulgaris and Lvbao trees all belong to the genus Phaseolus. They are relatives and look alike. Sapporo Umbrella Maple is a plant of the genus Acanthopanax in the family Araliaceae, which is called Fuguishu in the market. the three are all tree species growing in southern China. They are similar in shape and easy to be confused.

The leaves of Acer truncatum in the same age group are relatively green, while those of Lubao are yellowish green. In addition, the leaves of Sapporo umbrella maple are relatively thick, while the leaves of Lubao feel thinner. Compared with the other two kinds of trees, the shape of the tree is also relatively beautiful.

The base of the total petiole of Sapporo umbrella maple is clasped at the base, and there are ring marks on the trunk.

(happiness Tree Bar applegl12, Tahe Tiyun, hyacinth)

From the perspective of leaf structure, the main difference between Lubao and bean trees is that Lubao has 1-2 pinnate compound leaves with larger leaves, while bean trees have 2-3 pinnate compound leaves with relatively small leaves.

Green tree

(happiness Tree Bar bandiangouee)

Because Bean Tree and Lubao belong to the same genus, their growth requirements and environmental maintenance methods are basically the same, so they are introduced together.

Soil

The happy tree likes the culture soil which is loose and fertile, good drainage and ventilation, and rich in organic matter. It is usually mixed with 5 parts of garden soil, 3 parts of rotten leaf soil, 1 part of mature organic fertilizer and 1 part of river sand. Generally, the basin is turned every 1-2 years, which is carried out in April.

Watering

However, the phenomenon of stagnant water should not occur to prevent the rotten roots of the happiness tree.

Fertilizer application

Fertilizer can be irrigated once a month during the growing season, and 0.3% potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be applied continuously for 2 to 3 times after the Mid-Autumn Festival to increase the cold resistance of happy tree plants and help them survive the winter safely. The temperature in summer is higher than 32 ℃, and topdressing should be stopped when the temperature in late autumn and early winter is lower than 12 ℃.

Temperature

The happiness tree likes the warm and hot environment, and the suitable temperature for growth is 20-30 ℃. When the high temperature reaches more than 30 ℃ in midsummer, it is necessary to properly shade and increase the environment and foliar spray. When the temperature drops to about 10 ℃ at the end of autumn, it should be moved back indoors in time. During the overwintering period, it is best to maintain an indoor temperature of not less than 8 ℃ and a minimum of 5 ℃, so as to avoid cold injury or fallen leaves.

Light

Happiness tree is a light-loving plant, but also slightly shade-tolerant, usually placed in a bright place for maintenance. Seedlings are more shady, summer shade maintenance, overwintering period can be placed in front of the window or balcony in front of the higher part, let it receive more light.

Reproduction method

Family reproduction is generally based on cutting propagation, but in March-April, when the temperature reaches about 15 ℃, cut 1-2-year-old lignified branches, about 15-20 cm long, cut off all leaves, the lower incision is best located at 0.5cm below the node, and cut it on the sandy soil seedling bed, the cutting depth is about 1 / 3 to 1x2 of the ear length. During the period of undercutting, healing and rooting, water should be sprayed to keep the seedbed moist. After the intact root system is grown, the soil mass is transplanted into the pot.

It turns out that this is how the happiness tree should be raised.

No wonder my happiness tree always turns yellow.

Let's show it to other flower friends.