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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    November 13, 2021
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    If you think it could be overwatered, I would repot in fresh potting soil and clean container.

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    GKH_Susan on
    November 12, 2021
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    I suggest watering even less; wait till the soil is dry. However, increase the humidity with a pebble tray. There could be a fungal infection so removing the affected leaves is a good idea. Spray the leaves with an antifungal such as Neem oil.

    Here are more care tips:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pachira-money-tree/growing-money-tree-houseplant.htm

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    Lily0817 on
    November 12, 2021
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    Thank you so much for your response! In case of fungus, should I repot? Or should the need oil be enough?

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    BushDoctor on
    December 10, 2021
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    Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the damage to confirm the disease. Depending on the type of disease your plant has, it may or may not be effective, and it may or may not cause damage to your plant.

    You will need to play around with ratios and start on small parts of your plant.

    In reality, though, using wettable sulfur should to the trick with one or two applications. The only thing is that you will need to correct the issue causing the disease, as well. If not, it will return.

    Usually, leaf spot diseases, whether bacterial or fungal, will be caused by overly wet soils that do not have time to dry out thoroughly down to about 3 or 4 inches or so. Be sure to allow your Pachira to dry out between waterings. Here are some article that will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pachira-money-tree/growing-money-tree-houseplant.htm

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    Lily0817 on
    December 10, 2021
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    How can I send you the pictures?

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 13, 2021
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    Please refer to my last answer on the tea tree oil. It would be a risk as long as you are ok losing the tree, but so could not treating it. This is a mild case, so using a mix of 1/4 peroxide to 3/4 water will likely clear it up.

    The most important thing from here will be to let it dry thoroughly between watering. Since this is a mild case, you will likely see the plant clear up after a few months with proper watering habits.

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    Lily0817 on
    December 10, 2021
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    Never mind! Sorry for the trouble. Let me know if there is any other way for me to send you the pictures. Thanks

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    BushDoctor on
    February 18, 2022
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    Sure! After scraping as many off as you can, you will need to treat with the insecticide of your choice. The important thing is to treat until there is no return of the pest. Just be sure to follow the instructions of the pesticide that you choose.

    These can be quite resilient, and they WILL return at some point. Keep your treatment handy so that you can be ready when they do.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-is-armored-scale.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm

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