Can a Money Tree Plant Be Regrown?

Money tree (Pachira aquatica) is a popular houseplant with braided trunks and attractive green leaves that resemble hands. According to Feng Shui, growing a money tree plant can bring prosperity and good luck to the house. But what happens when your money tree dies or gets damaged? Can it be regrown? In this article, we'll explore whether a money tree plant can be regrown and how to do it.

Can a Dead Money Tree Be Revived?

If your money tree plant has died completely, it's unlikely that you'll be able to revive it. However, sometimes a money tree may appear dead, but the roots are still alive. To check this, you can gently scrape the bark of the plant. If you see green tissue beneath the surface, it means that the plant is still alive and can possibly regrow.

If the plant has died completely, you'll need to remove it from the soil and dispose of it. However, if the roots are still alive, there are a few things you can do to regrow the plant:

Regrowing a Money Tree Plant from a Stem Cutting

If your money tree plant has only one stem and it's still alive, you can propagate it by taking a stem cutting. Here's how to do it:

Choose a healthy stem that is at least 6 inches long and has a few leaves on it.

Make a clean cut just below a leaf node using a sharp, sterilized knife.

Remove the leaves from the bottom half of the stem, leaving only a few at the top.

Dip the cut end of the stem in rooting hormone powder and plant it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil.

Cover the pot with a plastic bag or dome to create a humid environment.

Place the pot in a bright, warm spot but out of direct sunlight.

Mist the cutting daily and keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.

After about 4-6 weeks, check if the stem has rooted by gently tugging it. If there is resistance, it means the stem has rooted and can be gradually acclimatized to normal conditions.

With proper care, your money tree cutting will grow into a new plant with a braided trunk and foliage resembling the original plant.

Regrowing a Money Tree Plant from Multiple Stems

If your money tree plant has multiple stems, you can regrow the plant by separating the stems and potting them individually. Here's how to do it:

Remove the entire plant from its pot and gently brush off any soil from the roots.

Separate the stems by gently teasing them apart with your fingers or a sharp, sterilized knife.

Inspect each stem for signs of damage or rot and remove any unhealthy parts.

Plant each stem in a separate pot filled with moist, well-draining soil.

Cover the pots with plastic bags or domes to create a humid environment.

Place the pots in a bright, warm spot but out of direct sunlight.

Mist the soil and foliage daily and keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.

After about 4-6 weeks, check if the stems have rooted by gently tugging them. If there is resistance, it means the stems have rooted and can be gradually acclimatized to normal conditions.

With proper care, your money tree stems will regrow into new plants with braided trunks and foliage resembling the original plant. Over time, they may intertwine to create a new braided money tree.

Conclusion

Regrowing a money tree plant is possible if the plant's roots are still alive. You can propagate a money tree plant from a stem cutting or by separating multiple stems and potting them individually. With proper care, your regrown money tree plant will have braided trunks and foliage resembling the original plant, bringing prosperity and good luck to your house.