Pachira (Money Tree) Yellowing Leaves: Water and Light Check

Diagnosing Pachira Aquatica Decline

Yellowing leaves with some spotting suggest two main issues:

Soil too dry: "Completely dry" is too dry. Water when top ½" is dry.
Light level: "Very shaded" southwest window may mean insufficient light. Is it shaded by exterior trees, interior blinds, or distance from window?

Email details (distance from window, covering, pot size) and photos to wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com.

Pachira likes bright indirect light and consistent moisture—not bone dry, not soggy.

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