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title: "I have a money tree that I have been struggling with for a long time…"
description: "I have a money tree that I have been struggling with for a long time now. I think the initial problem was overwatering but despite replanting it and buying a…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Newbeginnings"
published: "2024-07-14T22:27:52.087778Z"
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# I have a money tree that I have been struggling with for a long time…

_Posted by Newbeginnings on 2024-07-14_

I have a money tree that I have been struggling with for a long time now. I think the initial problem was overwatering but despite replanting it and buying a light and water meter it is still not doing well. The leaves get a mottled color (kind of green/yellow) and then just eventually yellow and fall off. I have not been watering until the meter is between 1-3.  
This has been going on (off and on) for about a year. Right when I think it is doing better it starts up again. It is in a north facing window with early morning indirect sun. Ph is 6.0

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## 3 comments

### Rachael commented on 2024-07-14

I think that pot may be too large, money trees love to be root bound in small pots

#### Newbeginnings replied on 2024-07-14

Thank you. Didn’t know that.

### Moriah commented on 2024-07-14

Yes smaller pot, let FULLY dry out before watering and fertilize! I had one that was yellow and struggling and now it’s flourishing! Just hang on!

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