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Katelyn

Okay, so my money tree is quite the spectacle at this point. The trunks are still the size of a small baby money tree—cute, tiny, and beginner-level trunks. However, the leaves are growing all the way up to 5 feet, as if she’s reaching for the heavens 😭💀 She resembles a tiny tree adorned in a gigantic leafy gown. The proportions are completely off. And here’s the drama: I keep telling my mom that she needs much more light, but she absolutely refuses to move her 😩 Meanwhile, the poor thing is stretching so hard that she’s practically doing yoga to reach the window 😂 Can someone PLEASE advise me on what to do before this tree becomes a floppy, top-heavy mess? Any money tree experts, please help a girl out 🙏🌿💸

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  1. Jessica

    Get a grow light that attaches to the pot? No need to move it and more light.

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  2. Sharon

    You can also trim the top of the plant, and new leaves should sprout closer to the base

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  3. Nunyabzwx

    I've got the same problem with my money tree... i think they need their own growlight like the other person said.

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  4. Steve Lents

    Yes. Trim it back and get a good grow light

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  5. Deb

    I’ve read that they need bright indirect light.

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  6. Missy

    I have mine in direct morning light, and it's going down this path. Small trunk with lots of leaves. And I'm noticing it needs more water now too, and it's confusing because it's cool season now.

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