I first looked at it for a while with our Money Tree, but...
I first looked at it for a while with our Money Tree, but now I'm starting to have some doubts about it. I took some new pictures of our plant. Could anyone tell from these what we should do? #MoneyTree First we had mold, but we treated that with fungicide so it couldn't be because of that I guess....
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@TheConservator the only thing we did is treaten the plant with fungicide one time and we moved it next to the window so it get more light. We gave not so much water especially if u compare it like we did before. We gave him to much water what causes the mold.
Hi Olaf! How long has it been since you treated it for mold? And was it the powdery mildew kind? And what type of fungicide did you use (copper, etc). Based just on the leaves, without the additional context you provided, I would guess something fungal. Did the yellowing happen first, followed by brown? And did the overall discoloration happen gradually (over a few weeks) or was it more sudden (a few days)? Sorry for the nine million questions lol 😛
@PeppyGingerpine ok, just read your other comments and it sounds like you had mold growth on top of the soil due to it staying wet for too long, is that correct?
@PeppyGingerpine that type of mold growth on top of wet soil isn't typically harmful to your plant, and it definitely wouldn't have caused this discoloration with the leaves. But its presence could be a sign of other issues below the surface, such as root rot. Also, while fungicide might treat the mold itself, it doesn't address the underlying issue that caused mold growth in the first place, which is overwatering/soil staying wet for too long.....
@PeppyGingerpine as @TheConservator mentioned, money trees like their soil to completely dry out between waterings and don't like having wet feet. At this point, I'd suggest removing it from its pot and inspecting the roots for signs of rot (darker color, mushy, foul odor). You'll want to remove any rotted material, and I'd also suggest a hydrogen peroxide soak to kill off any remaining fungus:
• Fill bucket with 1 tablespoon peroxide for every cup of water, or a 1:4 ratio of peroxide to water.
• Soak entire root ball for 15-20 min
Afterwards, repot it in fresh soil and wait a few days before watering. Continue to only water when the soil is almost completely dry, and when you do make sure to water it thoroughly until it pours out bottom drainage holes. It's important to use very well draining soil, such as the kind made specifically for succulents. If using regular potting soil, add in some perlite to help with drainage (1 part perlite to 4 parts soil). Also keep in mind that non-porous pots, such as plastic, hold on to moisture a lot longer than porous pots such as terracotta. If you tend to be a chronic "overwater-er", switching to a terracotta pot might be a good option 😊
• Fill bucket with 1 tablespoon peroxide for every cup of water, or a 1:4 ratio of peroxide to water.
• Soak entire root ball for 15-20 min
Afterwards, repot it in fresh soil and wait a few days before watering. Continue to only water when the soil is almost completely dry, and when you do make sure to water it thoroughly until it pours out bottom drainage holes. It's important to use very well draining soil, such as the kind made specifically for succulents. If using regular potting soil, add in some perlite to help with drainage (1 part perlite to 4 parts soil). Also keep in mind that non-porous pots, such as plastic, hold on to moisture a lot longer than porous pots such as terracotta. If you tend to be a chronic "overwater-er", switching to a terracotta pot might be a good option 😊
@stephonicle @TheConservator I found some rubber bands at the roots and removed them. I also see that a piece of the outside of the trunk is peeling off, is that bad? The roots are like this now. Can this plant still be saved?
@stephonicle @TheConservator I’m also seeing this tiny white micro organism in the trunk… This can’t be good…
@PeppyGingerpine it's common for nurseries to use rubber bands to make the trunks grow braided together. Looking at your most recent pics, I have to agree with @TheConservator and tell you it would be less effort and money to buy a new one 😐 Now that you know about the rubber bands, you can remove them from your next money tree right away and save yourself all the hassle this one put you through. I know it can be hard to give up when you've invested time and money trying to save it, but there's a point where you have to throw in the towel, accept defeat, and chalk it up to the learning process of being a new plant parent lol 😜💚
@PeppyGingerpine on a side note, I noticed you have a monstera that Greg incorrecrly ID'd as a philodendron. You may already be aware of this but felt I should point it out since they have different care requirements ☺️