How to remedy the root rot of money tree? Is it okay to not change the soil?

1. Loosen the soil and remove the pot

The first thing to do when the money tree has root rot is to remove the plant from the pot. Loosen the soil along the inner wall of the flowerpot to make sure that the soil ball at the root of the plant is separated from the pot wall. Then hold the soil ball and slowly take it out of the pot. Do not knock the soil ball off during this process to avoid damaging the roots and further damaging the health of the plant.

2. Root washing and pruning

After taking the money tree out of the pot, you need to put it in a pot filled with clean water, allowing the soil at the roots to fully absorb water and wash away the fine soil sticking to it. After that, check the condition of the roots. If there are rotten areas, they need to be cut off as soon as possible, and apply wood ash to the wound to prevent it from being infected by bacteria and causing the situation to worsen.

3. Prepare the potting soil

In order to ensure that the money tree can grow well, you must prepare the potting soil well. This plant likes loose and fertile substrate, but in order to avoid damage to new roots after the roots have rotted, it is usually necessary to use plain soil or plain sand to maintain good drainage and air permeability. If the soil has a certain degree of fertility, it may cause damage to the young roots.

4. Potting and Maintenance

After the wound of the money tree is dry, you can prepare it for planting in a pot. Place it upright in its new pot and fill it with the prepared soil. During the filling process, lift the plants from time to time to make the roots stick closer to the soil. Don't water it immediately after potting it. Put it in a semi-shaded place and spray water appropriately to increase the humidity of the environment.