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title: "hi everyone 👋🏻 my money tree is acting up and I’m not sure what’s…"
description: "hi everyone 👋🏻 my money tree is acting up and I’m not sure what’s going on. It’s been thriving since I pruned it in April and now the leaves are doing this……"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Claire"
published: "2026-09-16T22:19:45.192655Z"
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# hi everyone 👋🏻 my money tree is acting up and I’m not sure what’s…

_Posted by Claire on 2026-09-16_

hi everyone 👋🏻 my money tree is acting up and I’m not sure what’s going on. It’s been thriving since I pruned it in April and now the leaves are doing this… I haven’t changed anything at all (location, water, soil, humidity, etc.) I’d greatly appreciate any help!💚

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2pQXPQAN40uxYGnVvKevZbXcVuJtx1lApXObS8s5yHQ/sRr3R5UvTMaXQGTjzM7cMQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2pQXPQAN40uxYGnVvKevZbXcVuJtx1lApXObS8s5yHQ/1gL5siE9R4quM9tqEPRSlw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2pQXPQAN40uxYGnVvKevZbXcVuJtx1lApXObS8s5yHQ/78a9S6VwQHO1iXFgg9kvfw.webp?size=large)

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## 5 comments

### Claire commented on 2026-09-16

For reference, this is what she looked like at the end of July (and pretty much up until last week)

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2pQXPQAN40uxYGnVvKevZbXcVuJtx1lApXObS8s5yHQ/o8KcQyQBTcSPrtXHA3xQvg.webp?size=large)

### Dracula Spectacula commented on 2026-09-17

Can you show us the base of the trunk more? She might be overwatered :( I had an issue with mine where the soil was holding too much moisture and straight up lost 2 branches from the braid. Their trunks take water damage really hard. They show really obvious signs of rot when they do have it

#### Claire replied on 2026-09-17

Hopefully these pics are what you mean! Thank you so much for taking a look!

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2pQXPQAN40uxYGnVvKevZbXcVuJtx1lApXObS8s5yHQ/C3Wmee5uT0KCoXWzBgDzrg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2pQXPQAN40uxYGnVvKevZbXcVuJtx1lApXObS8s5yHQ/8vTMxhNlQK2cX89ocHSREg.webp?size=large)

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#### Dracula Spectacula replied on 2026-09-17

The good news is she doesn't have rot! I don't like the look of that soil though. I am no expert but the residue on the pot and the bass of the trunks reminds me of the residue on mine when she was struggling. They do not root deep! They are actually shockingly shallow rooters and they are kinda bad at drinking 😭 I am no botanist, just someone with plants. But I think your best bet might be repotting into a more drained soil. Leave her in the dry soil for a day or two, esp if watered recently. If she shocks she should bounce back after that first water. Just don't rush it. She can't take up water the same after the repot and needs a bit to gather herself before watering. Otherwise the water sits on her longer and recreates the problem. Your pot size looks good though!

#### Claire replied on 2026-09-17

Thank you so much, I appreciate you!!! I’ve been wondering about switching her soil for awhile so I will definitely give that a try 💓💓

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