My braided Pachira (money tree) also needs help
Marina Courman
8 years ago
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Marina Courman
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I need help figuring out what's wrong with my money tree/Pachira
Comments (9)Hi Cassidi, Your money tree is quite impressive, especially with you living in a dry climate like Colorado. Drooping leaves can sometimes be attributed to a root bound plant, meaning that the roots are choking each other and making it hard for the plant to get the air and water it needs. When was the last time you repotted your money tree? Misting will help with the browning on the tips. The average home is dryer than the sahara desert, mostly because of AC and frequent cool air movement. In the garden shop I work at we had a money tree doing the same browning and dropping of leaves as you described. Misting helped quite a bit. The black spots could be a bacterial problem. Did they show up after the plant started looking sad or before? If after, then they came because the plant was in a weakened state. If before, then the bacteria might be the source of the problems. Do the black spots turn into the little holes in your plant? If its bacteria then the only way you can control it is to pull all the leaves infected and throw them away. Also the cleaning mentioned above might help. I recommend letting the soil dry out between waterings. This allows the roots to breathe and would be a good recovery tactic if your plant is root bound. Also be sure to fertilize your plant with a slow release (preferably organic) fertilizer. This will allow the plant to take the nutrition it needs and not burn the plant like some liquid fertilizers can. Well, I hope I helped. Good luck on your Pachira's recovery. Sincerely, Roselyn Small...See MoreDo I Braid my Pachira Money Tree
Comments (2)No one in the Houseplant forum will be able to answer your question without seeing some good images of your plant. Some are reasonable candidates for that kind of treatment, while others are not. So, take three or so good pictures and post them in the Houseplant Forum....See MoreMy Pachira Aquatica (Money Tree)
Comments (8)Thanks so much for the advice! I've opened the blinds fully now, so we'll see how much it takes off from here on out. I've read all of the post history here regarding this plant, and I've also adopted the skewer stick in the soil so I don't over water. There's a wealth of knowledge here, I'm glad I found this resource. I do have another question. Regarding continuing the braid, do I need to trim back the cut stems (you can see them in the picture above) before I continue the braid? I feel it would look better but I'm not sure what it will do to the health of the tree. Also, in the picture above you can see I have put a little "trinket" (it's a little turtle actually) in the pot so I can make sure I turn the plant evenly each week. What do others do to make sure the rotation is even? Thanks again!...See MoreI need some help with my MONEY TREE (pachira aquatica)
Comments (0)Hi, I am trying to help a money tree that was in my coworkers office. I believe it has been overwatered. All the leaves are yellow and brown on the ends, it has lost many leaves and it just doesn't look happy. I brought it home and have been giving it nice indirect sunlight. Should I give it direct sunlight? I'm wondering if I should prune it or would that just add to the stress? I don't know much about them so is it hopeless or can it come back? I look forward to any help!! Thank you!!!!!!...See MoreMarina Courman
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8 years agoCarlos Salcines
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