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I put mine outside in deep shade about 15 years ago and then kind of forgot about it. When I did remember, it had been sitting there for about a year and the roots had gone through the bottom of the pot so I ended up leaving it in that spot permanently. Now it has grown so tall that it has broken through the plant that was giving it shade and amazingly, it suffers our very hot and dry summer heat of over 40ºC and 15-20% RH almost every day. But somehow it has adapted and is thriving.

@SheffieldMadePlants

3 ай бұрын

Sounds lush

If mine got even slightly too dry, leaves would turn yellow and die. So for a few years, I’ve had it in a self-watering pot, and it LOVES it!

@user-jn8tg6nw8j

4 ай бұрын

Also, I do braid mine. There’s a video on KZread in which someone shows how her 10-year-old money tree looks, and it turns out that the stems really need the support of being braided together.

@mariamercy7317

10 күн бұрын

Now, that I'm going to look into, a self watering pot. Thanks 👍

Love your sense of humor ❤❤❤❤

@SheffieldMadePlants

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

woohoo, what a coincidence, I just got myself a huge moneytree yesterday! was meaning to see if you did a video on them and here we are!

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Perfect!

I'm growing my money tree in leca for last two years. I'm happy that it's doing great. 😊

I live in a garden level apartment, so sunlight from windows isn't really an option for me, but my little unbraided chonky-trunk baby money tree was still doing quite well for itself...until my cat figured out how to get to it. She absolutely ravaged its leaves, and as a result it's looking like it just threw itself into a blender...but it's not dead. I've been putting it outside in the late afternoon to give it a boost now that the weather is warmer, so I'm hoping it'll pull through.

I just bought mine for the first time today ..thats why I am here ... hoping I can grow my money tree well🙏 I love plant

Thanks Mr Sheffield for all your tips. Your money plant looks very healthy. I’m a big fan of your channel 😊

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

You should get one to replace your palm ms J

@missj9908

4 ай бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants I should Mr Sheffield 😀

Happy to see coir mentioned. The Burpee brand seems good, sells out often on Amazon.

Oddly, this is one of the few plants I've been very successful with. I've had one in both a very humid, southern climate and now have 2 in a very dry, northern climate. They grow like crazy. It doesn't need a lot of water, just well-draining soil. It seems to grow well even in minimal light conditions, too. Love this plant; looks like I have a cool jungle tree!

So funny to see the Dutch mountains in the background of your picture for the Netherlands. (I'm Dutch.) Clearly, the Dutch mountains is where unicorns live happily ever after - happily galloping among the money trees, apparently.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Finding b roll is tough you know. Not much footage of dutch greenhouses 😅

@jeannette7243

4 ай бұрын

@@SheffieldMadePlants it's okay, I always enjoy your videos and this gave me a laugh.

@jessewright3296

3 ай бұрын

Maybe the foothills of the Andes?

I chronically ignore mine, and he’s grown three times bigger than when I got him. He might get watered once or twice a month 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️💚 He lives by my west facing glass sliding door, in California. In summer it gets some shade, but he seems to be happy. No yellow, scorched, or crunchy leaves. I probably need to repot it, had it a couple years now, finally learning about houseplants🙃 I do give him fertilizer, though, when I fertilize my orchids, I always give him a squirt from their bottle. So I guess I’ve accidentally taken great care of him 😅

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have 😁

I love you Mr Sheffield!!! 🌿🪴🌱🌴

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

You too 😁

I've got a money tree - glad to see a video on it

Scorched my first money tree, now I have 2 happy ones in different places.

Perfect! Such a perfect, to the point video on how not to anger the Money Tree!🌴

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I heard the money tree loves to "see" the sky. I get great late afternoon sun where he has full view of the sky.

This is my first and best plant that I've grown at my office! I've had it for 2 years now, and once I see signs of spring growth I'm going to cut a lot of it back for the very first time. I'm nervous but excited!

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

You’ve got this ✊

I got one like 2 years ago for mother's Day or some event and it's clinging on it has grown but it definitely turns yellow and looks droopy a lot of the time

Unbraided two huge money trees, and planted in groups of three, or individually. It looks so cool

That's my bubba as you call it. He is much smaller than yours and has been cut lots of times so no more braiding for me either. He is 13 inches tall including the 7 inches of braiding. I love him and this video was cracking. I did it and made the two cuts on my jade and now we will see if all three will grow. Very exciting stuff. My last task for the day is my ficus microcarpa. It's too has a knobby root ball growing out of the earth with the leaves growing from the top. It had three out of place long leave stems growing so I cut them off and planted them in earth like a ficus cutting. Let's see if they will grow! It looks better anyways. Cheerio Rich. Love and Peace.

I’ve always wanted to try a money tree. Now that I know how to care for one properly I might just take the plunge. Thanks!

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

You should it's nice

Richard I have one of these it’s beautiful. Bushy. One of my favorite plants ❤

My money tree wasn't doing well. So I decided to give rain water instead and now it's doing good.

Had one before and it was gorgeous for about a year. I ended up giving it fertilizer and it slowly died after that. I was told it was due to the rubberband I didn't see around the trunk below dirt level. But I blame that Miracle Gro. It drew in so many gnats though!

Thanks for the advice! Mine is not doing too well. I'm going to work on it now! 😊

Love your banter, very entertaining and informative❤❤❤❤

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

I got one from Ikea and I choose one with a broken stem, it was like fold. (in the green part) because I love saving plants 😅 I just add a tutor nothing more and it healed it self😊 now it's visible if you search for it.😅

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Great idea!!

They also love 75% cactus 25% regular soil mix where they live goes through dry periods to flooding periods so what you can do leave a plastic tray under the pot to hold to left over water that will simulate flooding and leave the water the plant will eventually drink it and leave it dry for about a week also or use your moisture meter and do what he said

I made a cutting of my lucky chestnut and it has grown very nicely by now.😺

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Great job!

You are adorable and you know your stuff

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

I actually unknoted mine after one died. Now, the 4 that are left are loving life. Got Mr Sheffield's moisture meter for Christmas and as you say, "it's a (plant) life saver" 😊

@moniwoo

4 ай бұрын

Btw, they were tied up under the soil!! So check your plant for this 😉

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Nice!

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Yeah the usually are

I have 7 tall pachira aquatica inside my house. All of them have seven leaves in their stalks. This is the best plant vlog I have ever seen. I love this. So funny. "Give it an oxygen tank and a mask?" And catching knats with pot lids😂😂😂😂😂

@SheffieldMadePlants

8 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thanks for sharing. I saw the Money Tree selling here in Northern California farmers market for about $5 for the 4-inch size pot. I may give it a try.

Just got my first money tree today and you answered all my questions in this video. Thank you!

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

That money tree is huge

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

😁

Mr. Sheffield, how are you not sponsored by the makers of your famous bin? Honestly, they should get on that.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Where's their number...

You can absolutely put one of these in direct sun in a south facing window. (Or a north facing window if you’re in the southern hemisphere) You just need to acclimate it slowly. Best time to do so is in the late winter or early spring (like this time of year in the northern hemisphere) Start out several feet from the window and move it 6 to 8 inches closer every week. Once they get accustomed to the sun they grow MUCH faster and suck up water a lot quicker too. Letting them dry out completely between waterings occasionally helps encourage the trunks to thicken and store more water. Lots of people grow these as landscaping trees here in South Florida. They do very well in direct sun.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Great stuff 👍

THANK YOU for this amazing video! Loved it.

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Ive been braiding mine for 4 years and keep the top bushy. Its great. I just have a hard time keeping the stems even. Thanks for another wonderful video.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

You bet!

I killed mine and I am not buying another one.

@vaderladyl

4 ай бұрын

I killed mine and I am still mourning it like a pet. I will buy another when I am ready.

@LifewiththeMcIntyres

4 ай бұрын

Bruh

@squigglymunchkinmechanic

3 ай бұрын

Lol 😢

@camillejones6042

2 ай бұрын

Yup I met my emotional limit for my money tree. No more

@fealcantara8072

Ай бұрын

Mine is dying now I got 2 yellow leaves again this morning when I bought it it’s 7 branches 1 by 1 it’s died just 3 remaining it getting yellow the leaves I’m telling to my money tree if you going to die o don’t buy anymore 😢

I looked up money tree flowers: Wow! I wonder if they ever grow on houseplants, or just in the wild.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

I'd imagine it's tough to get them indoors

Thank you for the video🙏🏻 Would you please make a video on how to prune a money tree?🙏🏻

Plants are adaptive plants grow with what they are given. The older the plant though the less it can adapt.

@mariamercy7317

9 күн бұрын

Hmmmm, like me or a bit older adults. I'm only 76 years young, and find it harder to adapt to changes. 😄

Well that explains why both of mine are doing great from the start, as I am from the Netherlands 😂 It was one of my first plants and for me they are as easy as my sansevierias and zz plants. I actually one water when the soil is dry. I did place them in well draining soil and then only fully water them, let it drain and put it back in its decorative pot. The stems hold a lot of moisture so for me this works for watering and it prevents rootrot.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Great stuff 👍

There is a difference between light and heat. I find windows with blinds are helpful. Morning sun is much better than afternoon sun. Here in the U.S. the summers are brutal, so the right spot inside can be challenging. Thanks for the advice. Keep up the good work.

@SheffieldMadePlants

3 ай бұрын

You bet!

Yessss finally found a great video about my favorite tree❤❤❤

@SheffieldMadePlants

3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

Has anyone gotten any money since getting the money tree?😅

@mariamercy7317

10 күн бұрын

That's funny. I'm going to stick some dollar bills on it, just for a minute, to take a photo and show it to my kids. Hmmmm, I might post it on Facebook, too! 😂😂😂

I always enjoy your videos!

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome video. Thank you 🙏🏼

@SheffieldMadePlants

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

❤ thank you! ❤️

Thank you, great video

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Entertaining … and spot on advice too.

@SheffieldMadePlants

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

I just stick mine under a plant light and it's doing well. It does get some light from a window. I'm terrible about remembering to water so the soil dries out completely on a regular basis. Still looks fine. I let the soil sit in a dish of water so it can really saturate when I do water it. And I add a silicon supplement to the liquid fertilizer I use since I heard it makes the plant more resilient.

Mine is loving its over winter spot in the bathroom window even though it is directly above the heater. It has consistently produced new growth and some of the shoots have six levels instead of five. That might be its permanent spot even when the rest of the plants go back outside for the season.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Great stuff 👍

I have mine for almost two years now. When I brought it home I realized a few pieces broke off during the transport. So I just put them in a jar of water and kept them there for almost a year. They both grew nice roots and now are planted in a cactus soil and happy. I bottom water mine whenever the leaves look a tiny bit droopy. I love this plant so much that I bought another one. It was braided very tightly and the stems were suffocating. One died. So I loosened up the braid a bit and now the stems are happy.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Great stuff 👍

Just what I needed. Mine was just like yours and then I moved it closer to the window and... 😢. This is northern Spain, and it rains quite a lot so a bit warmer than Sheffield but still not too much. Now I moved it back and seems to be better but I suspect possible rot roots. Just bought my moisture meter although I might change the blocky soil I put back in the day when I had no idea what I was doing whatsoever. We'll see how it thrives or if it totally dies. In any case I have some propagation going on so hopefully I'll be able to keep it. It's a lovely plant. Thanks.

@isabel_aracama

4 ай бұрын

PS. You're a star. Britishly funny.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! At least you've got your back up lined up

Beginner plant mama here! I have 3 money tree plants filled with 7 leaves, I only have one baby that’s an 8 leaves! I’m finally able to grow an Alocasia after killing 2 of them lol. Always looking forward for improvements! Love your videos!

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

money trees are the most resilient houseplant imo. I have two large ones and they have been easy to care for😄

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Get the basics right and it's not too bad

🎉So you technically have more subscribers than Planterina.. Unfortunately it wasn't the traditional way. We miss Amanda, but are grateful to still have "Mr. Sheffield" ❤. Keep up the great work 🎋🌿🌱

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

I'm sure she'll be back at some point 🤞

I just got a money tree last week, so glad you did this video! Mine is pretty tall a couple feet with a nice braided trunk but the leaves are all on the top..I hope this is normal lol..compared to your bushy one 😊

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

It should bush out

Mine is dieing. Just washed it, sprayed it and new soil, smaller pot roots were very short. Moved closer to window. Thanks for the advice.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that

Thank you for this plant info. I enjoy your post so much! Did you ever try to grow a Bird of Paradise? I live in the NE US and have one that is struggling.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

I've never had that plant actually, Maybe one day

Thanks!

@SheffieldMadePlants

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for this video. I had one for a couple of years and it grew too big so I trashed it because I didn’t know how to tame it back and I was tired of seeing all the yellow leaves! 😢 With this great video care I think I’ll try again! Thank you Sir! 😊

@SheffieldMadePlants

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

My pachira is also a beauty

you should probably remove, or at least loosen, that tie. you can see that the wood is bulging around it. also the plant should stay together without the tie.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Good shout thanks

Another great video! I live in the Southeastern US and keep mine in a west facing window and it seems to be pretty happy. Your tree is beautiful and I’m hoping mine looks like that in the future. Do you repot yours once a year? What type of soil mix do you use? How long did it take to grow to that size? Thanks again for the great content. This is my number one houseplant channel 🍃🌱🌿

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

I use a chunky mix from sybotanica. Probably not every year though. Just when it’s rootbound.

I was waiting to see if he would trim the roots and replace soil when he checked for root rot. I also would have liked some guidance as to what size pot for whatever sized plant. It seemed as though the pot used was rather small and with the loose, light soil, would tend to flip over.

Mine it gets longer and bigger. Now it reach our high ceiling. I bought it like size like yours now it grew like crazy. You are right first I place my MT next to our sliding door then it grew crazy and healthy now I moved farther from the sliding door cause it is to high it doesn’t fit there it will teach the ceiling. Now I observed it some of the stem getting or dying and some more leaves going yellow but I can’t move close to sliding door no more.

That's beautiful! I haven't seen one that big! Is that the one that was on the floor on the other side of the room?

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

It's been moved round a lot. Usually on the floor though

My money tree always looked great outside in the shade for the summer and then it would droop, throw out a bunch of yellow leaves and act like it was about to die when I had to bring it inside for the winter. Believe it or not, it has done the best I’ve ever seen since living in a self watering pot. Yes, I know, that’s blasphemy but my money tree seems to enjoy that pot!

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Not much wrong with those pots in my book

I had one for a few years it all died except one piece. That hing on for s while but never grew and eventually died.😢 Ahahaha yes! The bin has made a great comeback Does the bin have an Instagram 🤣😂 I don't know if I want to try again or not, last time I got so sick of looking at it I couldn't wait for it to die. I was so disappointed.thsnks for sharing Mr Sheffield! Thanks for your time, can't wait for the next!

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Could be worth another shot

After killing 2 of these, I finally watched this video, and have the courage to try again. ( Turns out, I was doing EVERYTHING wrong🤦🏼‍♀️) I bought Mr. Sheffield’s moisture meter, and am ready to try again. I feel lucky🍀

@SheffieldMadePlants

19 күн бұрын

Fingers crossed 🤞

RIP to his brother that died from being milked for 3 months, he will be remembered. I was expecting that other plant (forgot its name) that fell victim to soy sauce. I was sad when you mentioned in your tour video of 2023. But I was surprised when you mentioned that your money tree with milk had also died. It was looking much better than the soy sauce plant. I know it had no roots left basically, but wow, I guess that milk has long term effects.

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

He went to a better place 🙏

Wow I had this plant ALL WRONG! Poor thing 🤦🏻‍♀️ Thank you so much for such an informative video.

@SheffieldMadePlants

3 ай бұрын

You bet!

awesome video! I was wondering: would you cover the soil with some light mulch (hay), to keep it moist for longer?

@SheffieldMadePlants

6 сағат бұрын

Yes you can!

Just changed my soil and pot so I’m hoping mine will bounce back. It’s droopy and the end of the leaves are yellow. It’s struggled since I moved in with my girlfriend and the sunlight here is crap.

I have mine with a tank and oxygen mask on direct sunlight near the radiator all year and it thrives! 🤘🏻 Happy as Harry was it?

@SheffieldMadePlants

3 ай бұрын

Larry!

Every time I water mine I lose a branch of leaves. 😢 I’ve started bottom watering maybe a cup each time. It’s not happy, but I’m not losing leaves anymore.

i’ve got the most traumatic plant story from one of these. took it home, found it had fungus gnats. quarantined it out of my room, my cat started going ham on the leaves. moved it somewhere the cat couldn’t reach….. it falls on top of my ALREADY BROKEN AND SUFFERING TOE and pieces of pot were literally shanked into the hard floor. it’s trying it’s best, but we’re struggling a bit 😭

@SheffieldMadePlants

3 ай бұрын

😳

I just bought one but mine is a miniature 10 inches there arent that many videos out there for smaller ones. (One of the roots is shedding and feels super wet)

First time I hear to keep their soil moist. mine is very happy and constantly growing with me letting it dry out completely in between watering. BUT it has a quite big pot (I didn´t know better when I repottet), I test as far as my chopstick can reach but not sure how dry the very bottom get´s. I probably water about every 2-4 weeks, depending on the temperature. It does get a lot of light though, it´s in prime position together with my monstera deliciosa.

@ninjakitty8224

Ай бұрын

I also only water every 2-4 weeks when the soil is completely dry, I treat it the same as my zz plants and get new leaves all the time it's doing great

What is that plant that you are moving at the 4:08 mark? It's absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for all your plant advice.

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 ай бұрын

A coleus

I unbraided mine because it's possible for water to get in between the trunks and it can rot them.

Can I add a growing light if it's not by a window? I love those plants.

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 ай бұрын

Sure can

Have anyone managed to grow it into maturity until it blooms and produces the seed?

When will the money bills be fully grown and ready to be picked?

@jackiewhitney5031

4 ай бұрын

Funny, that would make us all smile!

Couple months too late for me!

I’ve had a money tree for around 6 years. It’s never grown and is now down to only one trunk. Summer time I take it outside and it does well, but the indoors during the winter and over/under watering… I’d like to get another one and do better with it

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

You’ve got this ✊

I “overwatered” mine constantly in a south facing porch the last six months and it doubled in size. I’ll maybe move her once spring is sprung though

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Sounds like it's happy

Your vid really comes at the right time!! I love my money tree, but the leafs are starting to yellow and fall off😔

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

You’ve got this ✊

@lissabevins9598

4 ай бұрын

Mine is too! I've had mine 3 yrs, it's done beautifully... until this winter. I hope you're able to save yours!

We have skylights and mine is growing like wildfire! So it gets lots of sunshine, mostly indirect, and I swear I can hear it growing. It seems to require more water than all my other plants. I don’t want it to get any taller though so I’m trying to figure out how to prune it back!

@SheffieldMadePlants

Ай бұрын

Sounds lush

Good Afternoon and thank you for the video, your recommendation for soil is not available in the USA, any other recommendations?

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Sorry nothing that i've tried

@gwenncoath8941

4 ай бұрын

Personally, I like Fox Farms Happy Frog. It’s available in the USA, but it’s a little pricey….

I appreciate the tips, I just replanted mine. Would it increase growth if I put a humidifier in my room?

@SheffieldMadePlants

Ай бұрын

Won’t really increase growth.

My colleagues ruined my plant when I wasn't at work for a long time. Probably too much water. Everyone who walked past in the break room watered it. Now I've seen large pachiras in a mobile phone shop and asked for a cutting. It will soon get roots and stay at home with me!

@SheffieldMadePlants

4 ай бұрын

Best place for it

Can I use an orchid pot for replanting my money tree into? I also wanted to use orchid pots for my Alocasia, my snake plant and my Areca Palm...I would appreciate any info you can provide

@SheffieldMadePlants

Ай бұрын

Yes you can!

Winter: Laughs in Florida

i keep loosing them because the bottom stem gets rotted out, even with little water

@SheffieldMadePlants

2 ай бұрын

Must be the wrong soil mix