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Pruning guide · Houseplant
Money tree: when and how to prune
Pachira aquatica
Money tree is best pruned in March–April.
| Pruning months | March–April |
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Money tree: when to prune it?
In March–April, when it gets too tall or too sparse. Otherwise no pruning is needed.
Money tree: how to prune it?
- Cut over-long shoots back to just above a leaf joint: new shoots grow from there and the crown fills out.
- Cut off yellow or damaged leaves at the base of the leaf stalk.
- Use the trimmed tips as cuttings.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March–April.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- A houseplant lives indoors, so wildlife hardly notices the pruning. Healthy clippings can go on the compost.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Money tree · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.