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Money plant help

TraciefarleyTraciefarley Posts: 13
in Problem solving
Hi, I’ve had this money plant for a few years. I’ve noticed some of the leaves are looking a bit yellow. 

Could this be because it’s under watered? 

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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    The pot looks a bit small and there doesn't seem to be much soil.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I google money plant because that's not either if the plants that I know by that name. I think yours is Pachira aquatica. Despite the name, it should be watered like any other houseplant - give it a drink when the top couple of inches of compost is dry (stick your finger in to check), and pour away the excess from the saucer/outer pot so it isn't standing in water. If it dries out really quickly, check whether its roots have filled the pot. If they have, it needs potting on into a bigger pot. Springtime is best for most houseplants.
    Also bear in mind that it's normal for older leaves to turn yellow and fall.
    I always worry about those braided stems. Woody stems want to get thicker as the plant grows and I wonder if the braiding constricts them. Maybe it's fine, I don't know.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    Also check for spider mites or thrips.  They are tiny, use a magnifying glass to look at the underside of the leaf in good lighting.  
    Utah, USA.
  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    Also, when was the last time you repotted it?  Maybe consider repotting in a slightly larger pot (a few inches wider across the top) in the spring, and giving it a light feeding once a month.  
    Utah, USA.
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