Sick looking braided Money Tree
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Money Tree seems to be dying......
Comments (6)One healthy trunk is usually all that survives... my brother's Pachira started out as a five-trunk grouping, braided of course. Slowly but surely, the trunks began to succumb to rot; until only one trunk was left. This poor plant received hardly any light, yet it struggled on for several years. During that time, my brother knocked a leaf off and gave it to me in some generic, mushy potting soil in a plastic cup-bottom without drainage. Magically, it rooted, and grew into the plant I have today - which is the only Money Tree I've ever grown. Anyhow, enough reminiscing! ;) This is all to say that Pachira is surprisingly tough....as long as it isn't drowned in thick, peat-based potting soil. Separate the healthy trunk from the others (toss 'em), and wash the oil soil off of the roots. You'll want to have a container ready, even if it's only temporary. At this time of year, the plant is going to sulk after the re-potting, regardless. But you can minimize the shock by exposing the roots as briefly as possible. And use warm water when rinsing the roots and when you water the re-potted plant. What sort of ingredients do you have to make a potting mix? Josh...See MoreSick Looking Money Tree
Comments (1)I'm sorry to hear that! A 'money tree' (grown from a leaf) was one of my first plants, and I love their vigor, their color, their trunks, and their large leaves. Early this spring, before the outside trees had put out their leaves, I foolishly left my pachira on the deck and it took a terrible sun-burning. I lost almost all the leaves - the rest of the leaves shriveled after new leaves began to appear. Fortunately, the plant did not die; but, rather, it spurted growth from the top. If your plant does survive, it'll look more like a 'tree' than a bush. But you probably wouldn't mind that too much. The type of pachira that I have doesn't like to sit in water, although it likes to be watered. Without leaves, your plant won't be doing much evapo-transpiration, or whatever it's called. The roots will still take water, if they're alive, but they won't need much. So, here's what I'd do, in hope of a healthy return: Let the soil become semi-dry, if it's moist right now. Place the plant in an east or south-east facing window, if you have one. Essentially, give the plant as much light as you can. The good news is that these plants are vigorous, and if there is still life in there, you should know in a reasonably short amount of time. Keep your eyes peeled for new leaflets. I'll see if I can post an image of my plant. Josh...See Morebraided money tree dying
Comments (198)Hi all! I'd love some help- I adopted this money tree because one of the attorneys in my office got a new office plant & was going to throw this one away. I decided to take her home to try to save her but I don't know how! I just bought some bonsai soil mix, regular potting soil, and a new pot on Amazon (not too big) and I'm planning to repot with a mix when they come in, or possible put the bonsai mix on the bottom as a drainage layer. Am I on the right track here? Thanks!!!...See MoreMy braided Pachira (money tree) also needs help
Comments (14)Hi - Hoping I can get a some help to save my tree... I took some pictures which are below. Only one of my four stems seems to be healthy and growing new leaves. The other three are in various levels of sick. Help! I usually only water when the soil is dry. Lately I've let it dry out a lot because I thought maybe I was over watering it. The tree means a lot to me and I really don't want it to die! Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.This is the only healthy branch. This is the one that's the most sick. You can see that it's started to change color and wrinkle/twist. This one's leaves shriveled up. This is the only healthy branch. and here's the whole tree... looking sad. After reading a lot of these threads, I've stopped watering it. I think I over watered it this winter. I'm not sure if the wrinkled branch is dead or not. Is it possible to cut the tip of it off? Will it regrow? What about the one with the wrinkled leaves? Hoping someone has some advice! Thanks! Carlos...See Morestonesriver
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