Money Tree Care Guide

Bright, indirect light to filtered sun.

Water when the top 2 to 4 inches of soil are dry.

Enjoys moderate to high levels of humidity. Spritz occasionally.

Ideally, the Money Tree likes the room temperature at 72°F. They handle warmth rather than cold so keep them away from cold drafts.

Outside: Grow in morning light, partial shade (4-6 hours) where nights are above 45°F.

Indoors: The Money Tree prefers bright, indirect light for at least six hours near a south-, east-, or west-facing window.

Fertilize bimonthly during their growing period. Use a balanced liquid fertilizer at 1/2 strength. Reduce during the fall and winter months while the plant is in their dormant phase and refrain from watering as much so they can rest.

Wait 6 to 12 months before repotting, or until roots grow through the drainage holes. In spring, move it to a pot about 2 inches wider with drainage holes and a well-draining indoor mix with perlite. Keeping your money tree in a snug pot is the easiest way to keep it small.

Prune the leaves to stimulate new growth by cutting in front of a leaf node. Trim off any dead or damaged stems to keep them healthy.

Stem cutting: In early summer, cut a 4 to 6 inch stem tip just below a leaf node and root it in a glass of water, changing the water weekly. When the roots reach 1 to 2 inches (usually 3 to 4 weeks), plant the cutting in a small pot of well-draining mix and keep it in bright, indirect light.