Money Tree Troubles: Spider Mites, Fungus Gnats, Overwatering

Multiple Issues Identified

Your money tree (Pachira aquatica) shows dry trunks, brown leaf tips, spider mites, and fungus gnats—all pointing to overwatering.

Spider mites: Spray weekly with distilled water + few drops dish soap, covering leaf undersides. Repeat every 3–5 days until gone.
Fungus gnats: Allow top 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings. Place raw potato slices on soil to attract larvae; discard daily. Trap adults with soapy water bowls.
Watering: Water only when top 1–2 inches dry; ensure drainage.

Outdoor patio plants with mites need similar treatment.

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