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pacalolo
Posted: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 7:27:03 PM
Rank: Newbie

Joined: 10/1/2008
Posts: 1
Location: CALI
I've had my money tree for about 2 years now. Isn't looking as nice as it used to. The leaves sag down wards, not the nice perky leaves that I used to see. I thought it might be because the plant was root bound but I read that these plants like to be a little root bound. Anyways I transplanted to a bigger pot and there is a lot of new growth but still not the perky dark green leaves I am used to. Whats wrong with my plant. Here are some pics of it.....Do I need to fertilize it? I just give it some water now and again, haven't given any nutrients to my girl yet....














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Posted: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 7:27:03 PM
JustMe
Posted: Sunday, October 05, 2008 12:46:08 PM

Rank: Advanced Member

Joined: 9/14/2008
Posts: 207
Location: Ankeny, Iowa
Money trees like to be root bound so if the pot you have chosen is too large it will suffer slightly untill the roots find the boundries, which is most likely the results of the droopy leaves. Overall, they are very easy to take care of. Waterin of the plant varies greatly upon the soil they are planted in. If they are planted in a cactus soil, water only once a week, if you have used a Miracle grow soil that retains moisture water two weeks apart. Light is also an important factor for the plant. For light, place in a sunny window or can be placed outside but bring inside before temperatures drop below five degrees celcius (38 F) or the plant will not survive. Also try not shock the plant by putting it out when the temperature outside is varying greatly to your inside temperature. Finaly the only other thing you could do for it is give it a well ballanced liquid fertilizer the next time you water it, such as a 20-20-20 or something arround there. I hope you find this helpful, and i hope i have answered your question.



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