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title: "I got this money tree about 3 weeks ago. I’ve never had luck with it…"
description: "I got this money tree about 3 weeks ago. I’ve never had luck with it before, somehow it always die on me. Anyways, I’ve read that money tree roots are banded…"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "SC"
published: "2024-05-23T23:30:33.554847Z"
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# I got this money tree about 3 weeks ago. I’ve never had luck with it…

_Posted by SC on 2024-05-23_

I got this money tree about 3 weeks ago. I’ve never had luck with it before, somehow it always die on me. Anyways, I’ve read that money tree roots are banded with a rubber band. So I want to remove it and transfer to a clear pot so I can see its roots. Should I repot or wait? And if I repot, what’s the best soil ? Does any indoor soil with lots of perlite work? Thank you in advance

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## 5 comments

### Harping Hannah commented on 2024-05-24

I don’t have an answer unfortunately, but I wanted to at least share that I have this same money tree and I repotted mine in regular potting soil maybe 2 days ago. So far so good…but stay tuned I guess?

#### SC replied on 2024-05-25

What kind of soil did you use?

#### Harping Hannah replied on 2024-05-27

I used regular ol’ potting mix! Miracle grow to be specific, but only because it was on sale, not because I’m partial to it.

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#### SC replied on 2024-05-28

Hahaha i hear you on that!😂

### Marc75 commented on 2024-05-28

I’ve got one that is in a shaded bright spot.  
Had a mishap with it as the soil it was in held water for too long and the roots started rotting away. I’ve now moved it into a chunky tropical mix and it’s thriving.  
To be fair the less you do the better

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