To start repotting, select a new container. If the current pot is too small, use one that is only 1–2 inches larger. Putting something over the bottom drainage holes of your pots can keep soil from washing out.

Give your money tree a good soaking in its current container, then wait an hour before repotting. Since the soil can absorb the water and the surplus may drain away, this is beneficial for everyone involved.

Fill the bottom of the new container with a little bit of potting soil. The money trees should then be carefully unpotted, with the soil and roots left in place. Position them in the new container and double-check the depth. Make sure your money trees are a good inch or so away from the edge of each pot.

You can add more potting soil to the pot so that the plant is 1 inch or less from the top of the container. Once you have the plant in its final location, you can finish filling in the dirt around its perimeter. Firm the dirt with your hands, but don’t pack it down too much or you risk damaging the roots.

Give the plant some water. Whenever something sinks after being watered into position, more soil should be added to raise it.

It’s normal for some leaf loss to occur as your plant adjusts. They object to being removed from their cozy containers. (My bed and I are on very similar wavelengths. (And my comfy chair.)

Corrections and Instructions

Plants that have grown to maturity outside need to have their dead branches trimmed. Size regulation trimming is all that’s needed beyond that. If you feel the need to prune back some of the older, taller stems in the fall, you can do so.

Because of the prevalence of braiding, indoor plants rarely require trimming. However, the act of braiding itself might be tricky. If you want to plant the stems of your plant, you’ll need a very young plant with at least three bendy stems.

Bring them together gently and braid them. Do not try to coax the plant into a braid or damage its stems in any way. If it doesn’t braid in one day, tie it in place with string till it loosens up. This will allow you to braid it further up the stalks.

Wire can also be used in the bonsai training process. It takes time and patience to train a bonsai to grow to microscopic size, but the result is worth it. Wires are used to support and guide the plant’s development in a predetermined direction.

Growing bonsai monetary trees requires additional maintenance in the form of periodic pruning. That way, the young shoots don’t get out of hand. Also, it coaxes the plant into producing leaves precisely where you want them to appear.

Harvesting

Is that right, gathering? how do you get money out of trees? Do these not produce seed pods that look like dollar bills?

And, actually, no. But, think about how awesome it would be if they did. True, they produce seed pods that explode when the encapsulated seeds reach a certain size.

Planting the Seeds of Wealth

The seed will be released from the pods once they have dried. Do not remove them until they begin to explode on their own!

To prevent the loss of valuable seeds, circle the plant’s foundation with landscape fabric. Once the pods begin to open, you should check for a new supply of seeds every day.

Pacher seeds are delicious whether roasted, fried, or eaten raw. They have a raw peanut flavor and a chestnut flavor when cooked. When pulverized, they produce excellent bread flour.

To date, there hasn’t been much investigation into what these seeds might do to humans. Despite their widespread use under the names Saba nut and Malabar chestnut, they are not necessarily risk-free. The presence of cyclopropenium fatty acids in the seeds is a cause for worry.

Many people have eaten these seeds with no harmful effects, but it’s always smart to play them safe just in case. Make sure they don’t make you sick by trying them in little doses first.

Solving the Problems of the Money Trees

Now that we’ve covered how to properly care for a money tree plant, we can go on to discuss problems that could emerge. This plant is fairly resistant to pests and diseases, but there are still a few that could cause issues. The solutions to your problems are listed below.

Increased Difficulties

Money trees have a lot of leaf problems that need to be fixed during the growing period. Let’s talk about a couple of them right now!

leaves that are turning yellow could be a sign of two different issues. Typically, the problem is caused by too little humidity in the environment of your plant. It could also be due to a lack of fertilizer, while humidity is generally to blame.

Similarly, under-watering is reflected by leaves that are brown and crunchy. Make sure the soil stays consistently moist at all times.

Green leaves that are wilting are frequently a result of overwatering. You can fix this by decreasing the amount of water you give your plant each week. Alternatively, you might alter the soil to make it more permeable to water runoff.

Spots on leaves could indicate a lack of potassium. You can try to fix this by checking the labels on your fertilizers and adding some extra potassium to the mix.

If you notice mold growing on the soil’s surface, you may be over-watering. Reduce the frequency of watering to reduce the likelihood of mold growth and root rot.

Pests

The money tree has substantially darker foliage when cultivated indoors. Author: jail

Aphids are horrible insects that feed on plant sap and can quickly multiply. The damage caused by these little parasites can add up quickly. It’s common for them to cause leaves to droop and fall off.

Your plant could potentially be infested with soft-scale insects, such as white or brown mealybugs. These congregate under leaves or on stems and cause similar damage via sucking.

Neem oil is effective against aphids, scale, and mealybugs if applied regularly. Aphids can be washed away with a pressurized water spray, which is useful for removing huge numbers of them. A cotton swab bathed in rubbing alcohol is another effective method for removing scale insects.

Potential pests include fungus gnats. The roots of your money plant may be chewed on by fungus gnat larvae. The adults are especially bothersome since they constantly buzz around your head. These can be managed to prevent root rot.

To discourage them, let the soil of your plant dry out completely in between waterings. The soil must be kept damp at all times for the larvae to survive; if it dries out, the larvae will die. You can help keep adults from eating your plant by spraying it with neem oil.

Diseases

Pathogens that can infect Pacher Aquatica include anthracnose. Spots on the leaves, blights and other ailments all have the same effect: they weaken your plant.

Anthrax can be avoided with a little bit of precaution. Do not let water get on the leaves of your plant. Snip off any leaves that seem sick or have developed brown patches. If anthracnose persists, a copper fungicide can be used to eliminate it.

A condition known as “root rot” is triggered by prolonged exposure to soggy soil. These rots, which are mostly fungal in nature, will cause your plant to lose leaves, wilt, and turn yellow. They can quickly spread and eventually destroy your plant.

Frustratingly, root rot can be avoided with little effort. Make sure the soil or medium you’re using to grow your plants has good drainage. The ground can be slightly damp, but not muddy or sloppy.

Finally, leaves may become infected with white powdery mildew. This, too, is caused by fungi but responds well to treatment.

Coat the tops and bottoms of the leaves with neem oil. This not only eliminates any existing mildew but also stops any more from growing.