Money Tree (Pachira) Brown Spots: Water and Fluoride Issues

Two Likely Causes

Underwatering: Pachira dislikes drying out. Water when top 1–2" dry.
Fluoride in tap water: Causes brown spots. Use filtered/distilled/rain water.

East window is good. Large pot ok if not overwatered.

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