Don’t throw away the dying money tree, bring it back to life in 1 minute

Money Tree

Root rot is like this

Root rot caused by excessive watering is the main cause of death of money trees and is also the most difficult situation to deal with. Root rot causes the leaves to fall off, and the money tree becomes a "bare commander" and looks like it is dead. Flower lovers, don’t rush to throw them away. Such money trees are not necessarily dead and may still be saved!

(Source: Sogou Q&A)

Step 1

Identify whether the roots are rotten. If the trunk near the roots of the money tree becomes soft, the bark falls off, and sticky secretions appear, then the root rot is very serious and requires immediate treatment.

(Author: 1194775570z Source: Plant Bar)

Step 2

Pull up the entire money tree and cut off the rotten parts of the rhizome and the yellow leaves. If the root rot is severe, you can remove the entire root and re-root it.

Step 3

Soak the cleaned rhizomes in potassium permanganate solution for 24 hours, or apply carbendazim on the wound for disinfection and dry them in a cool place. After that, you can soak it in rooting powder to speed up the rooting process.

(Author: zhengmingyu Source: Mingqing Chemistry Bar)

Step 4

Replant the disinfected and dried trunks of the money tree in moist soil. Use loose and fertile leaf mold or horticultural nutrient soil. You can add some vermiculite or anti-root rot particles. Be sure to ensure the air permeability of the soil.

Step 5

Place the money tree in a warm, semi-shaded place. Do not water it frequently. Just keep the soil moist. You can sprinkle water around the money tree every morning to keep it moist. Do not move it frequently and wait for the money tree to take root again.

(Author: chenpersie Source: Plant Bar)

The leaves are turning yellow and wilting, but the root system is normal. How to save it?

The money tree likes a warm environment, and the maintenance temperature in winter should not be lower than 10℃. Too low temperature will cause the money tree to freeze. If Fa Cai is about to freeze to death, how should he be given first aid?

(Author: vm669 Source: Plant Bar)

Step 1

Cut off all the branches and leaves, leaving only the buds.

Step 2

Move the money tree to a sunny and wind-sheltered place, and ensure the temperature is above 15℃.

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Step 3

The newly pruned money tree should be watered less to avoid aggravating the frost damage, and it is best not to water it for a short period of time.