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Propagating Money Tree (Pachira) from Stem Cuttings

Trimmed money tree branches root best as short tip cuttings (4–6 leaves) with 3–4 inches of bare stem below the lowest leaf. Newer growth roots more readily than woody stems.

Rooting Method

  1. Take tip cuttings; remove lower leaves
  2. Rooting hormone helps but isn't essential
  3. Insert in moist potting mix
  4. Cover with plastic "tent" for humidity
  5. Bright indirect light; ventilate gradually after rooting

Why Tips Work Better

Long, leafy cuttings lose too much water through transpiration before roots form. Short tips balance photosynthesis with water retention. The plastic tent maintains leaf turgor during rooting.

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