Sick Money Tree: Scale Insects and Watering Stress

A money tree dropping leaves with sticky residue likely has scale insects attacking a plant already stressed by improper watering. The northeast window provides adequate light.

Diagnosis Needed

Photos of the whole plant (including pot) and watering routine description are essential. Scale appears as small bumps on stems/leaf undersides; sticky honeydew coats leaves.

Next Steps

Send photos for specific diagnosis. Pruning advice depends on plant structure. Scale treatment requires persistence (alcohol/neem oil on a schedule), but fixing the underlying watering issue is equally critical.