I just received a money tree as a gift. How large should the pot be in relation to its trunk.

See the attachment please. Thank you
Jim

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 05/04/2020 @ 9:19 pm

We didn't get an attachment but the pot size should be 1/2 inch to an inch larger than the rootball. Putting plants in pots much larger than their rootballs leads to overwatering and root rot.

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