Money Tree (Pachira) Scale Insects: Identification and Treatment

Scale Confirmed

Raised brown bumps on stems are scale insects. Confirm by checking for stickiness on leaf tops and bumps on leaf undersides.

Spray entire plant until dripping with: 5 parts water, 1 part alcohol, squirt of liquid soap.

Yellow leaves: Likely from brief outdoor sun exposure (100x indoor intensity). No further damage if kept inside.
Light: North/east window—blinds open all day. South/west—blinds angled to filter direct sun.
Water: Allow top 1–2 inches dry; add just enough to reach that dryness in ~1 week.

If no stickiness or live bumps, those are dead shells from past treatment. Just monitor for new activity.

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