The money tree grows slowly, but pruning its branches and leaves this way makes it bushier and lets you propagate a few more pots

The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is a very popular ornamental plant these days. It has an elegant, beautiful shape and lush green leaves. Placed indoors, it adds charm to daily life, and it symbolizes bringing in wealth and treasure, making it much loved and an excellent choice for potted growing.

You love the money tree, but the one at home grows very slowly. Prune it this way and the branches and leaves will be bushier, and you can propagate a few more pots too. That is what growing plants is really about!

If the money tree at home grows especially slowly and never puts out new leaves, simply check the root system to see whether rot has occurred, because the money tree's roots are very fragile. Too much watering causes waterlogging, and the money tree's roots easily rot.

At this point, you can dig the money tree out, prune away the rotted roots, and after pruning soak it in a carbendazim solution to disinfect and sterilize it. Change the soil and the pot, replant it, and it can still survive. What is more, the branches and leaves that grow back are even bushier and greener, absolutely beautiful!

During the root recovery period, nutrient consumption must be reduced. You can cut away the older leaves along with the yellowing ones to reduce nutrient consumption, keeping only some new leaves for photosynthesis, which can speed up rooting and help it quickly resume growth.

Moreover, the healthy branches and leaves cut off should not be wasted. Soak them in a carbendazim solution to disinfect and sterilize them, dip them in rooting liquid, and insert them into sandy soil. They will root in 20 days and grow into a small plant.