Asian legend has it that thistropical plant brings its owner good luckand financial success.
So what does it mean when your money tree leaves are turning brown?
Are you doomed to bad luck?
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You just need to figure out whats going on.
Growing healthy plants is science, not magic.
Here are some possible causes of those brown leaves, along with solutions to get them green again.
Reasons for Money Tree Leaves Turning Brown
1.
Too Little Water
Brown leaves might be a sign that your money tree is thirsty.
Underwatering a money tree causes dry, brown edges on the leaves.
Eventually, the entire leaf turns brown and falls off the plant.
Add water slowly until the water runs out of the bottom of the pot.
Too Much Water
Overwatering can cause money tree leaves to turn brown, too.
When the plant doesnt get nutrients, the leaves turn brown and die.
Proper watering is the key to keeping your money tree healthy.
Let the top couple of inches of soil dry out between waterings.
Pests
Mealybugsorspider mitescan cause leaves to brown in the late stages of an infestation.
These tiny pests suck the sap out of your plant, turning leaves yellow and then brown.
Its possible to miss the stage where the leaves turn yellow and notice only the brown leaves.
Inspect the leaves for signs of bugs.
If you find them, spray the entire plant with insecticidal soap orneem oil.
Trim off the brown leaves.
Once they turn completely brown, they cannot be saved.
Concentrate on rescuing the remaining green leaves and getting the plant healthy.
Air Drafts
Sudden temperature changes can cause leaves to brown and drop.
Keep your money tree away from drafty windows or heating and air conditioning vents.
Sudden blasts of cold or hot air can stress the plant and turn its leaves brown.
Put your money tree in a spot where it gets consistent ambient temperature.
Fungi and bacteria thrive in wet, humid conditions.
Left untreated, they kill the plant tissue in the leaves.
Wet leaves that dont dry out quickly can become breeding areas for fungus and bacteria.
These tropical plants like moist air.Dont spritz the leaves with waterbecause you could encourage a fungal infection.
The best solution is a humidifier.
Place it near your tropical plants so theyre inconsistently moist air.
Will the Money Tree Grow New Leaves?
In most cases, the money tree will grow new leaves.
Fix whats causing those brown leaves and give the plant some TLC to return it to health.
This includes theright light, water, and a gentle boost of fertilizer.
When your money tree is healthy again, it will produce new growth.
In the tropics of South America, it grows outdoors and reaches 60 feet tall.
you could if you live inUSDA Zones 1012.
The money tree plant is a tropical plant that doesnt tolerate cold temperatures.
