What happened to my healthy Moneytree?
My little money tree has always been healthy and strong and I’m starting to notice these browning leaves. I haven’t moved its position. Does it need more sun? I currently have it in line with the window but on the opposite side of the room. #MoneyTree
2ft to light, direct
11” pot with drainage
Last watered 6 days ago
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Hi there! 🪴💚
It could be a watering issue and/or a root issue. Probably the easiest way to find out is by pinching the stems at the base to see if they feel mushy. Hopefully, they don’t. You can also smell the soil. If it smells bad, it’s likely root rot. Then you can take the plant out of the pot and look at it’s root system. If there are any mushy roots, it’s got root rot. You’ll need to remove all the soil and thoroughly rinse the roots. You’ll cut off any mushy roots and then most people rinse them with hydrogen peroxide. Then you can re-pot in fresh soil and clean pot with drainage. Depending on how much root rot, you may need to go down a size in pot.
If none of the above apply, then I’d say that maybe the plant is needing more humidity. Not sure how long you’ve had your money tree (if this is the first winter you’ve had it) and if it is winter where you live, but if so, it could be needing a humidifier or a pebble tray with water.
Hope these tips help!
It could be a watering issue and/or a root issue. Probably the easiest way to find out is by pinching the stems at the base to see if they feel mushy. Hopefully, they don’t. You can also smell the soil. If it smells bad, it’s likely root rot. Then you can take the plant out of the pot and look at it’s root system. If there are any mushy roots, it’s got root rot. You’ll need to remove all the soil and thoroughly rinse the roots. You’ll cut off any mushy roots and then most people rinse them with hydrogen peroxide. Then you can re-pot in fresh soil and clean pot with drainage. Depending on how much root rot, you may need to go down a size in pot.
If none of the above apply, then I’d say that maybe the plant is needing more humidity. Not sure how long you’ve had your money tree (if this is the first winter you’ve had it) and if it is winter where you live, but if so, it could be needing a humidifier or a pebble tray with water.
Hope these tips help!
@SunnyPlants I just noticed on the plant card that it’s in direct light. It’s possible the leaves are getting sunburned. Money trees need indirect or filtered light. So many different things to check!
@SunnyPlants thank you so much! This is incredibly helpful! I’ve moved it from the direct light, so definitely going to check the root rot. I’ve never known how to do that before, so thank you for explaining. I got the plant last summer and it is winter here (in NJ) so that could definitely be it too. Great suggestions, really appreciate you taking the time! 🪴🎋
@GardenandBloom I’m so glad this has been helpful! I’ve been learning so much here too. It’s great that we can all help each other out! Hope to see your money tree doing better very soon! 🪴💚