How to root a money tree in water? A step-by-step guide with pictures
One of the reasons the money tree (Pachira aquatica) is hard to grow is that watering is tricky, and one wrong move easily causes root rot, so some plant lovers have thought of the water-culture method for money trees. Let's take a look at the process pictures of rooting a money tree in water, which can give plant lovers a reference for doing it themselves.
Water-culture of the money tree is feasible both in theory and in practice; it is not just an isolated case, so plant lovers can rest assured in converting their money tree from soil to water. However, note that a water-cultured money tree grows very slowly; although its branches and leaves are fairly lush, it does not easily grow tall. Still, for a small potted money tree, size is not a big problem.
The key point of water-culturing a money tree is that the roots and the water surface must keep a certain distance, generally about 5 cm. The reason for this is that plant roots also need to breathe; if they are entirely in the water and cannot breathe, problems easily arise. Also, the trunk soaking in water easily causes problems, so to be safe we place the roots 5 cm above the water surface, because the high humidity at the water surface stimulates the roots to grow.
Of course, the above is the water-culture method for a money tree stump with no roots. If you are converting from soil to water, how do you handle one that has roots? The method is basically the same: we wash the roots clean, then properly trim away any rotted roots, and then place it according to the water level above. Remember, you also need to leave a 5 cm distance to let the roots breathe.
Below we will talk about some issues to note during the water-culture of a money tree. If conditions allow, you can seal the top of the stump, either with paint or with wax (dripping candle wax works). In addition, in the early rooting stage, it is best to keep it in a diffused-light environment and avoid strong direct sunlight. Even after rooting, strong light is not recommended, because it easily causes algae to grow in the water-culture bottle, which is then hard to clean.
Some plant lovers also ask about changing the water for a water-cultured money tree. Generally, changing the water once every 1-2 weeks is enough. Do not add nutrient solution in the early stage; wait until after rooting and the roots have grown more, then add nutrient solution. In the early stage when there are no roots or the roots are weak, adding nutrient solution is instead harmful to root growth.
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