Q: I have recently purchased a money tree for my bathroom. It's in good shape at the moment and not too tall, but will it require pruning as it grows? A: Money trees, or Pachira aquatica, are ...

Money tree plants are wonderful tropical houseplants with plenty of character. However, Pachira aquatica plants can grow quickly, which means they need to be pruned regularly and correctly. In this ...

According to the New York Botanical Gardens Plant and Research Guide, pruning your money tree should be an annual occurrence. It states: “Pruning to shape and tidy money tree houseplants should ...

Prune trees by making three cuts: an undercut, an overcut and a cut to remove the stub. Remove dead, damaged or diseased branches immediately, but certain tree species need care during specific ...