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HELP!! 😭 it got too big and now it’s leaning over what do i do
90 upvotes, 15 comments. Sidechat image post by Anonymous in Plant Parenthood. "HELP!! 😭 it got too big and now it’s leaning over what do i do"
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Anonymous 6w

Chop and prop!

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Anonymous 6w

Cut it about three nodes up and it should split as long as you leave a few good leaflets. One of my branches broke when moving so I just chopped it and it spilt and has two nice branches now :)

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Anonymous 6w

The split in question.

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Anonymous 5w

This is gorgeous

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Anonymous 5w

Provide more sunlight! Plants tend to stretch to gain more light. Also use a bamboo or moss pole to support its base

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Anonymous 5w

Money trees have to be rotated regularly! I rotate mine every month or so, just a quarter turn. It keeps it growing evenly!

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Anonymous 5w

Just add a support rod to help I have seen people use bamboo and some string to hold it up so no need to get anything fancy unless you want to

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Anonymous 5w

Put it closer to the ground and put a shepherd hook in it, tie it to it

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Anonymous 5w

guys it’s so heavy turning it won’t do anything. it’ll just fall over to whatever side i turned it on. only thing i can do for now is prop it against the wall and find some stuff to replant it with

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 6w

idk how to do that

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6w

Idk if money trees propagate well tho tbh. If you want to try, put your cutting in a jar of water by a window. You may need propagating supplements for this plant tbh. Worth a try tho!

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6w

i think they’re pretty resilient as i’ve had this one for 4 years now and nearly killed it twice lol. thanks for the tip, i’ll try it out

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5w

I’ve had success propagating these! Give it a nice little trim and you’ll have a happier plant and a new one too!

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 5w

i tried a toaster tong but it’s just too heavy

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 5w

i have a cat who like to eat it, i can’t put it closer to the ground

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