Some of the most common Money Tree plant problems are yellowing or browning leaves, stem softening, and leggy growth.
Moisture issues → if it is overwatering, the plant will have soggy stems and yellow, soft leaves with potential brown spots, if it is under-watering, the plant may have droopy, crispy leaves with compacted soil. Improper lighting → Money Trees can adapt to lower light levels but growth may slow and leaves may be shed.
A healthy Money Tree doesn't drop its leaves like it's hot. If it's shedding more than your pet in summer, it's a red flag. Mushy stems? That's the plant equivalent of a bad flu.
First, follow a consistent watering routine. Allow the top inches of potting soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Trim affected leaves to encourage new growth. If you suspect fungal or bacterial infections, isolate the plant to prevent the spread and apply a fungicide or bactericide as directed.
Signs Of Underwatering A Tree
As dryness progresses, you might notice the tree's canopy is sparse and the leaves are yellowing. If you're nearing autumn, you may even see leaves dropping early. In extreme cases, you may see this happen even earlier in the season.
Yellowing soft stems/black stems/plant is falling apart is caused by overwatering. This will then result in root rot/root disease and your plant will fall apart, turn soft and mushy and die.
Plants that are “nutrient-hungry” and prefer slightly acidic soil do well with used coffee grounds added to the topsoil. For instance, Snake Plants, Philodendrons, the Peace Lily, Pothos, Palms, the Jade Plant, and the Money Tree are coffee-loving plants.
Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry down between waterings. Feed regularly during the spring and summer months. Prune as needed or keep it shaped like a bonsai plant. Braid it from the bottom to give it its signature look.
The "money area" refers to a specific section of the southeast area of your home that usually receives ample natural light. This area is where you typically carry out financial tasks, like working in your home office. It's considered to be the ideal spot to display a Money Tree as it brings in abundance and good luck.
You can tell if the money tree is suffering from root rot if the leaves begin to wilt, discolor, or drop, if you notice a rotting smell from the soil, or if the base of the stem is soft and mushy. If one of your money tree stems is dead, don't worry! You can still save the other stems before they decline, too.
Water your money plant once every one to two weeks, or when the soil volume is 50 to 75% dry. The plant will likely need water more frequently during spring and summer months. Be sure that your planter has drainage holes, so the roots aren't sitting in excess water.
What does an overwatered Money Tree look like? Typically, those vibrant leaf colors you know and love will suddenly look brown and sad. This is often your Money Tree trying to send you a message that it's been given too much water.
🌱 Germination takes 4-8 weeks, with proper moisture, warmth, and air. 📏 Maturation time is 5-10 years, with care extending lifespan to 10-15 years.
To rid your money tree plant of root rot, you'll need to repot with fresh soil. Remove it from the diseased pot and wash off the diseased soil. Then, repot in a new pot with a good draining, peat-moss based soil. Next, make sure you adjust your watering routine to ensure root rot doesn't happen again.
A healthy Braided Money Tree will be perky and upright, with a healthy-looking canopy and shades of green on its trunks. Additionally, the plant's trunks should be firm, not spongy or dry. Dry, spongy trunks are indicative of health issues that can result in the trunk being unable to generate new stems and leaves.
Be patient and continue to tend to your Money Tree as proper care guidelines dictate, and you will see the transition completed with new leaves growing to replace the leaves that fell.
“If you actually prefer your money tree to grow naturally like it would in the wild, you can leave it unbraided!” However, if you've purchased an already-braided tree, or prefer the look of the intertwined branches, you can braid the trunk as your plant grows.
Peeling or loose bark or cracks in the tree around the tree's root collar. Swelling, soft or decaying wood, or small holes in the tree trunk. Dead, dying, or drooping branches in the canopy. Wilting, discolored, or damaged leaves.
Overwatering means yellowing leaves, a general feeling of flop (science calls it wilting!), fuzzy soil, and a pot that feels like it could double as a weight. Underwatering shows itself with crispy leaves, that same sad droop, and bone-dry soil.
Signs your palm tree might be getting too much water include: Yellowing or brown leaves. Black spots on leaves and leaf stems. Drooping leads or canopy.