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Posted 3w ago by @DrGreen

I think my money tree still have its band around the base...

I think my money tree still have its band around the base I hate to dig her up! I wish I knew about the band when I 1st repotted her 5 months ago hell I was late taken the twist tie off because I didn’t know it was supposed to be removed #MoneyTree #GregPlantShop #GregGang
It might be worth digging her up just to check. It's one of those things where you have to weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks. What makes you think she has a band? Looks really healthy in your photo, but maybe there are issues I can't see.
@stephonicle she seem like she struggling to push out new growth
I get ya with this mate! Though my ABSOLUTE pet hate is finding out a plant has one of those fabric death cages on!! 🀬🀬🀬 Is such lazy plant rearing! Fine if it's an outdoor plant (the soil's mcrobiome will rot it away) but for houseplants, which we pot in sterile substrate, they're a nightmare!! At least the plastic ones you can see more easily (though I've yet to find one in the UK, it's always those awful felt things!).

From what little I know of Pachira they're pretty much always tied at the base? (that's how they get that pretty plaited effect but it does seriously suck!).

It's no biggie though DG! It's all part of the #faafo fun of plant parenthood! 🀣 I bet you never forget to check for one ever again now!! 😁 x
@stephonicle her baby leafs she had when I got her never went anywhere I see then just sitting there still small they did try to push up and out like these new leafs
@JenniB81 I will never buy one again
From what you've said about the new growth it does sound like the roots are restricted (same thing happens when you have a plant that's really root bound! The new leaves start to come in stunted and really small). I'd go with @stephonicle, I know it's a pain in the arse but it's best to remove it now and let her recover πŸ₯° she'll be fine once it's off and she's had a bit to get used to the extra space πŸ˜‚ x
@JenniB81 yeah because she should be a lot bigger then this I’m glad she been doing well tho but I believe it’s because of her rich soil she in
I agree with @JenniB81 about the new growth likely being smaller due to restricted roots. I also hate it when they do that to plants so they'll grow in "prettier". They're already pretty dammit! They do the same with braided cylindrical snake plants. Reminds me of how Japanese geishas & young girls had their feet bound because small feet were deemed more attractive, yet it caused horrible deformities & most couldn't walk past age 30.
@stephonicle 🀣 go to bed
You can buy natural microbiomes in liquid form, and add to the soil while watering. This can be the solution for your problem. The band will be eaten away by microbes, and you won't have to uproot your plant.
I lost my first one after a few months because I didn’t remove the band. It’s worth digging it up & taking it off.
@SvelteKingfern thank you for that information
@WonderWoman13 I’ve had mine for almost 6 months and if the band kills the plant I’m lucky mines is still alive
Absolutely remove that rubber band, just do it please do not delay. She is better off having the stress of a repot.

Vs. the ultimate death of your trees by strangulation! It will not be eaten away by microbes I’m sorry, cutting it off IS absolutely necessary!
@SuperbRaspfern I low key want to see if she can survive with it on her.. if she lasted this long with it on I wonder if I even need to remove it at all. the soil she in is very rich it grows more mushrooms then the money tree grow new leafs.
Okie dokey then…..
@SuperbRaspfern I will eventually remove the band repotting isn’t my fav thing to do
No judgement here! It really doesn’t matter to me.

Now I think of you as

β€œThe Gambling Man”

In a good way! I mean it with love.

So I may permanently call you,

β€œThe Gambler”

If you mind, let me know I’ll stop.

So, I might answer you one day as β€œHi Gambler!”
Oh no! Now I have Kenny Rodger’s, in my head!!!!😳

You gotta know when to to hold em,
Know when to Fold em,
Know when to walk away,
Know When to run….

Every single word is now stuck in there and my whole family will be tortured while I sing along all day.

Thanks Gambler! πŸ˜‚πŸ€­
@SvelteKingfern a genius at work 😭πŸ₯ΉπŸ˜­ sobbing in my feels AHHH SOPHIE AHHH amazing thank you sm🀩
@DrGreen I am here for her 🀩✨🌱πŸͺ΄πŸ’«πŸŒŸ you are growth master and I think either way she is gonna bloom with you πŸ™Œ after all she’s family!! (Or he idk I’m so sorry I wasn’t paying attention attention πŸ₯ΉπŸ˜­)
@SuperbRaspfern THE GAMBLING MAN!!! Ooooooohhhhhh βœ¨πŸ’«πŸ˜
Oh no! I still have the twist tie on mine! I didn’t know it’s supposed to be removed either 😬
@TracyH9964 it’s another one check at the base of the root
@stephonicle oh my gosh the giesha πŸ₯ΉπŸ˜­
@DrGreen the twist tie isn’t the first repot story we’ve had!! πŸ‘€ So far we have found a pair of gloves (plastic disposable Dr office gloves) and another pot within a pot (it was sold like that at a nursery πŸ₯Ί)!! So rubber band is now on the list πŸ€©βœ¨πŸ’«πŸͺ΄
You're making me blushing 🀣 @Prentyce
@DrGreen I didn’t know this about the rubber bands. Guess I’m digging mine up to remove it. Thanks for the info:)
@SuperbRaspfern πŸ€” idk how to feel about that name
@SuperbRaspfern call me the gambler because I think she will be just fine πŸ˜‚
Hi Gambler, sounds good! Keep me posted on her. I am honored that you are okay with that. Also, I heard your song today and I thought of you and smiled 🀭 @DrGreen
@SuperbRaspfern at me now and see my name
@SuperbRaspfern definitely call me the Gambler because I’m gambling with these window shelves the top one been up for almost a week I just put the other one up and it slipped 3 times and fell off 1 time πŸ˜‚ I think it’s good now
You are definite for sure 100% the gambler! Love it though great idea to get the most light you can! Are this suction cupped on? 😳 You are a brave man. The risks we take for our plant babies! πŸ˜‚ @DrGreen
@SuperbRaspfern look at this
@SuperbRaspfern yes they are suction cups.. I am I risk taker I will admit that
How often should I water my money tree?
Also, should I remove the band?
@ResoluteKeylime yes remove it if you see one
@ResoluteKeylime idk because I won’t be watering mine for two months
πŸ€¦πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ @stephonicle @SuperbRaspfern @JenniB81 @Prentyce
Got the sucker!! πŸ’ͺ Well done mate! πŸ’š P.s. I hate repotting too!! 🀣 That's why I always have AY LEAST two dozen plants on my repot list at any one time! 🀣🀣

Aside from this we girl, Lolita (P. Painted Lady) I noticed after repotting her a couple of months ago that her new growth is coming in much smaller than before... I misjudged what size of pot to sit her in because I didn't take into account the space that the pole takes up! πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ So this morning I literally just lifted the ENTIRE plant, rootball, pole and all the soil out on a oner, dropped her in a bigger pot and backfilled. It took 30 seconds, didn't touch the roots at all, and she's done! *Phew* πŸ˜…) xx
Yes! Got it, I’m very proud of you! She will be fine and sooo much happier now, without the inevitable death by strangulation. I know that was hard for you being The Gamblim Man and all! I’m really glad you found it that was a big fat one! πŸͺ΄
@DrGreen YAS LOOK AT THAT!!! Omg!!!! I’m screenshotting for money tree folks🀩🌱πŸ₯Ή YOURE THE BEST EVER DR GREEN🀩🌱πŸ₯Ή the gambler 🌟😏✨ @SuperbRaspfern
@DrGreen phew, bet that's a relief! πŸ˜