Plus, pruning helps keep the plant healthy and attractive by removing damaged or diseased leaves.
Money trees really are trees, just as the name says, and are members of the chestnut family.
Money trees are much shorter when grown indoors as houseplants, reaching 6 to 8 feet in height.
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Keep yourindoor money treehealthy and lush with these simple pruning tips.
Make a Plan Before Any Cuts
Dont prune until you know what your goals are for the plant.
Do you want to make it smaller, shorter, and shrubbier?
Do you just want afew cuttings for propagation?
Once you know your goals, you are ready to cut.
This results in a shorter plant with bushy stems and a balanced shape.
Cut the stem 1/4 to 1/2 inch above a node.
New growth will emerge from the node below your cut, making the plant branch out and get fuller.
Dont Remove More Than 1/3 of the Plant
Cutting off too much of the plant can stress it.
Prune it in half, and the money tree may not survive.
This keeps the plant tidy and attractive and focuses its energy on healthy new growth.
you’re free to do this key in ofpruning any time of the year.
They have a bare trunk topped by a canopy of branches and leaves.
Sometimes, garden centers sell money trees with three stems braided into a single trunk.
To maintain this tree-like look, prune any stems that grow out of the trunk sideways.
Cut an inch away from the trunk, and be careful not to cut the trunk itself.
After pruning, feed your money tree with a diluted solution ofbalanced houseplant fertilizer.
This encourages new growth and overall plant health.
