How to Fertilize Money Tree
When Should I Start Feeding My Money Tree?
Begin feeding your Money Tree in early spring when you notice new leaves unfurling, which signals the start of active growth even for indoor plants responding to increasing daylight.
How Often Should I Fertilize My Money Tree?
Every 2 to 4 weeks during spring and summer is ideal. Money Trees have a moderate growth rate and do not demand constant feeding, so every other watering with fertilizer is a reliable rhythm.
In early fall, taper to once a month at quarter strength. By late fall, stop feeding completely. Money Trees slow down significantly in low light and cool temperatures, and fertilizer sitting in dormant soil can burn the roots.
Signs of overfeeding include brown leaf tips and a white crusty buildup on the soil surface. If you see either, flush the soil with plain water and skip a feeding.
What Is the Best Fertilizer for a Money Tree?
A balanced liquid fertilizer with equal NPK numbers (10-10-10 or 20-20-20) works well for Money Trees. They are not heavy feeders, so a gentle, even supply of nutrients is better than a high-nitrogen push.
Dilute to half the label strength. Money Trees are native to swampy riverbanks in Central and South America, and their roots are adapted to nutrient-dilute water rather than concentrated feeds.
Liquid fertilizers are the best choice because they distribute evenly through the soil and are easy to dial back if you notice any sensitivity. Avoid granular slow-release products in containers, as they can cause salt buildup around the braided trunk base.
How Do I Fertilize My Money Tree?
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