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title: "My wife surprised me with a money tree that was delivered to house in…"
description: "My wife surprised me with a money tree that was delivered to house in a box here in arizona where it was really hot that day. The tree showed up approx 3 ft,…"
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author: "plant daddy"
published: "2026-10-16T15:50:37.999791Z"
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# My wife surprised me with a money tree that was delivered to house in…

_Posted by plant daddy on 2026-10-16_

My wife surprised me with a money tree that was delivered to house in a box here in arizona where it was really hot that day. The tree showed up approx 3 ft, it had many yellow leaves, in which i trimmed them all. Placed tree on stand in north facing window that does get a little bit of west sun. This app told me it was sick and needed water but they sent it wrapped in plastic and the soil was extremely moist. I love since let it sit in its corner and just watered it for the first time yesterday. It’s been about 2 weeks. A few more leaves yellowed at week1 mark and i trimmed those too. Since then none of the leaves have yellowed but I am curious if it is in good shape and coming out of shock and likes its new spot? Please let me know your thoughts… here is pic

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5BUOI-sERbYRNq3o8z-HDkdQj46Qtbb_oOI8BzuwIuc/8skFUaJeTVq0jFe_0UsMqw.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Michelle commented on 2026-10-16

It seems to be doing well, looks like some new growth at the top? Good call letting the soil dry out a bit. I think if there is no more yellowing of the leaves then you’re in good shape!

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-10-17

She looks good in the pic. Just keep an eye on her and her soil. Many times the soil they come in from the nursery isn’t ideal. If it’s retaining too much water and you are snoozing a lot I would consider repotting in better soil. Godspeed!! 💚💚

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