Money trees (Pachira aquatica) are tropical trees but may also develop well in residences since bonsai trees, where they are rumored to bring good fortune. They require little care except for a few sun. They thrive in hot environments with good air flow. Full-size trees require very little pruning at all, however bonsai Pachira aquatica need pruning to keep them small and healthy. Without pruning and periodic repotting, the bonsai plant will become root-bound and fall.
Check your Pachira aquatica occasionally for signs of ill health such as wilting, drooping or nibbled leaves. Clip contaminated leaves and twigs immediately to prevent possible spread. If leaves are yellowing, nevertheless, it might be due to over-watering, under-watering or lack of nutrients. The ideal watering regimen for your plant is to keep it somewhat moist (not soaked), allowing it to dry slightly between waterings.
Prune back new growth every year in early spring to keep your money tree a bonsai. Pinch back new leaves to approximate the plant’s unique form. Catch some of this newest growth, as this maintains the plant healthy. Cut out new suckers at the bottom of the plant using sharp scissors.
Repot the plant every two years in spring. Gently remove the bonsai from its pot, and loosen the dirt around the roots. Clip off dead or decaying roots using sharp scissors, in addition to the largest and oldest origins. You want to eliminate about 1/3 of their origins and no longer. Repot in new dirt. This will encourage a healthy, strong root system.