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The Plant of Happiness: Understanding its Needs

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Discover how to take care of the plant of happiness. Grow your own at home and enjoy benefits to your well-being.
The Plant of Happiness: Understanding its Needs
Last update: 12 November, 2022

The plant of happiness is also known as the Brazillian tree and if you want to have one at home, it’s vital to learn and understand everything about its needs and care. This species of flora has the ability to absorb moisture from the air, as well as cleanse it of toxic agents such as benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene.

These chemicals are present in the home from paint, cigarette smoke, and smog entering through windows. As you can guess, having the plant of happiness at home is good for your well-being, as it’s a natural thing of beauty that’s also beneficial for health.

Keep reading because we’re going to tell you about its basic care and needs. By following our advice, you can have your own plant of happiness at home.

Caring for the plant of happiness

The plant of happiness is related to serenity and good humor. It’s for this reason that it’s usually given to newlyweds to inaugurate their new home. Also considered a symbol of luck, discover and understand its needs so you can grow your own.

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Understand the needs and care that the plant of happiness needs to thrive.

Watering the plant of happiness

The plant of happiness doesn’t need excessive care or watering. However, when it comes to watering it’ll require more attention during the summer.

Although watering the plant during summer should be handled with care. This is because waterlogging will damage its roots and affect the general well-being of your plant. To avoid these types of problems, use a sprayer, which will simulate the tropical atmosphere from where it originates.

Contrary to how you water it in the summer, in the winter you should limit the amount of water you give it. Only water occasionally and when you notice that the soil is somewhat dry.

The ideal lighting and temperatures

The plant of happiness will need light, but not direct light. The sun’s rays will damage the plant, in addition to raising the temperature of the environment.

This is a plant that can really suffer from sudden and extreme changes in temperature. Temperatures that are too low (less than 50 degrees) and those that are too high (more than 79 degrees) are harmful.

Your leaves need attention

The plant of happiness has beautiful green and yellow ribbon-like leaves sprouting from the stem. To maintain their beauty you have to take care of them too.

It’s particularly important to prevent them from gathering dust, something that happens constantly in the winter. To remove particles, take a piece of cotton, soak it in water and gently pass it over each leaf.

The brightness of its leaves is synonymous with well-being

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The leaves of the plant of happiness will indicate its state of health.

The leaves of this plant must always look bright and green and this is synonymous with its good health. Take note of the following warning signs:

  • Discolored and yellow leaves: your plant may be sick and lack the proper nutrients for optimal growth. Try applying fertilizer to restore color and shine.
  • Intense yellow: your plant is receiving too much light. Try moving the pot to a shadier side and remove any dry and damaged leaves.
  • Yellow leaves due to aphids: you’ll need to use a specific product for this type of pest that makes your plant turn yellow. You can also try sprinkling a little soapy water on the leaves.
  • Red spots: these mean that the plant of happiness has turned red due to high oxidation. This indicates that your plant is in an environment with a temperature below 50 degrees Farenheit.

Pruning and transplanting the plant of happiness

This plant doesn’t require constant pruning, but you can occasionally cut off the top. You’ll notice that side shoots will continue to grow, with which a new plant will form.

The shoot that’s been recently cut should be placed in water until its roots grow. When this happens, you should plant it in a pot. When it comes to transplanting the plant to a new pot, do this when you see that the current pot is too small.

Enjoy your plant of happiness

As you’ve read, the plant of happiness is beautiful and its care is very simple. Of course, be careful if you have pets as this plant is toxic to animals. If your furry friends tend to bite your plants, grow your plant of happiness in an area that’s out of reach.