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title: "I didnt water this money tree for 3 month. Im new to plant parenting…"
description: "I didnt water this money tree for 3 month. Im new to plant parenting and honestly just was lazy. I started watering it again a week ago and is looking better.…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Tory"
published: "2025-05-27T18:48:52.294863Z"
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# I didnt water this money tree for 3 month. Im new to plant parenting…

_Posted by Tory on 2025-05-27_

I didnt water this money tree for 3 month. Im new to plant parenting and honestly just was lazy. I started watering it again a week ago and is looking better. Should I cut out the dry leaves or just leave it

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## 5 comments

### Yolanda commented on 2025-05-27

Yes you need to get rid of every damaged leaf. It may be better for you to try Zz plants or snake plants because they are ok with the lazy days 😊they can stand being left alone

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-05-27

Remove anything crispy or brown. It may or may not come back. Just water on a good schedule and worth a shot though

### KJM commented on 2025-05-27

You definitely should trim off all the dry leaves. It may be too late so you might want to just start again with the fresh plant. Live and learn!

### Dondoo52 commented on 2025-05-28

It is always a good idea to remove dead foliage as that may attract pests; however, Money trees are not forgiving or resilient so I agree it may be a wash. Fingers crossed!🤞🏽

### Gena commented on 2025-05-28

Yep, cut off the dead

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