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Help! Why Is My Money Tree Still Turning Yellow?

Ask the Plant Expert:

I do have another plant for you to look at; it’s a money tree with 3 braided stalks… It only gets “some” morning direct sun… I just moved it there a few days ago and its looks better but… I do still having continuing yellowing/browning leaves on it… Maybe it’s that time of season for new leaves to appear? Hope that wasn’t a silly question there. I have several plants… I have a chinese evergreen, a birds nest fern, spider, snake, aleo vera, sago palm, jade plant and a croton plant… All of those are very healthy…which I’m thankful for.

Here’s a pictures of the money tree I told you about:

Money Tree In Sun

Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:

At some point the plant may have had a water issue, but it looks like that has probably been corrected. Since the plant was moved it may be going through a little transplant shock. Give it a few weeks to overcome the move. Be sure to watch the new growth, if it is healthy your plant should be just fine.

Help! Why Are My Money Tree’s Leaves Turning Yellow?

Ask The Plant Expert:

I do have another plant for you to look at. It’s a money tree with 3 braided stalks… It only gets “some” morning direct sun… I just moved it there a few days ago and its looks better but… I do still having continuing yellowing/browning leaves on it… maybe that time of season for new leaves to appear? Hope that wasnt a silly question there.
I have several plants… I have a chinese evergreen, a birds nest fern, spider, snake, aleo vera, sago palm, jade plant and a croton plant… All of those are very healthy… which Im thankful for. Heres a pictures of the money tree I told you about… -Carolyn

Money Tree

Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:

Carolyn,
At some point the plant may have had a water issue, but it looks like that has probably been corrected. Since the plant was moved it may be going through a little transplant shock. Give it a few weeks to overcome the move. Be sure to watch the new growth, if it is healthy your plant should be just fine.

How Do I Care For My Money Tree Plant?

Ask the Plant Expert: How should I care for my money tree plant? It is a pachira aquatica.  My understanding is that it needs low light/indirect light:  I’ve placed it near a southwestern window that has blinds AND a sheer curtain over the window.  Is that an okay place to place it? The woman at the flower section of the store, where I bought the plant, told me that it rarely needs to be watered, and I should only water it about once a month.  But online I seem to be reading that money plants need to be kept moist. Which is right?

Also, should I fertilize it as I do the rest of my houseplants?  If so, how often and what plant food should I use? Oh, and should I ever prune it?

Thank you so much for your help =)  I am having trouble finding any reliable information about general care instructions for the money tree plant. – Matty

Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply: Matty,

Pachira aquatica is a wetland tree that can grow up to 60ft tall in the wild. It prefers a moist, yet well drained soil. So I would keep the soil moist to the touch. You will need to watch your environment to see if these requires a daily, weekly or monthly watering schedule. Because it naturally grows along river bank where humidity is naturally occurring, you might want to mist the plant every so often with luke-warm water. As for light, in the wild it likes full sun to part shade, you condition should be fine. I would fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer about once a month if you use a water soluble fertilizer and every three months if you use a slow release granular fertilizer. I use Peters or Hi-yield water soluble fertilizer and   for a slow release Osmocote works well. Just follow the directions on the label. When it comes to pruning this plant rarely needs it. Just prune as you see fit.

I hope this information was helpful. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.