Money plant pruning

Years of neglect have left this plant looking like this. The RHS book on houseplants says to prune it hard. So I repotted it, removing the hard packed soil around its roots and did this.

It now lives in the conservatory rather than in son's north facing bedroom.

I hope I did the right thing.
Before.



After.

 

Can see why you're bothered - but just think what roses look like when you've pruned them hard back, and you know how good they look afterwards!! You could always cross your fingers too!!

 

Wow that was a brave move! I've got three Money Trees that are outgrowing their space in the conservatory so am going to give them a trim. I'd never thought of doing this before, but have recently read that it's OK to do it.

Anyone know if it's OK to put them outside now that it's warming up a bit?

So how's it doing now Rich? Has it forgiven you yet for being so brutal?! :D

SageCat

 

At least you,l have plenty of cutting to keep you going.

 

Progress is slow, but new branches started appearing almost immediately. Looks like it was a good move. I'll post a picture when it looks like it has totally recovered.

 

Hi Sagecat.You should have no problem putting out your Money Plant now.
I put mine outside this time of the year and just water them when needed.
I have even been known to dig a hole and put them into the flower border, where they thrive.
It is just a case of remembering to get them back inside and potted up before the first frost

Kandyfloss