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Plant Suggestions (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Queen___Bee@lemmy.world to c/gardening@lemmy.world

Hello,

I've had this plant for 4 years now, and I'm not sure what to do with it. The plant is a money tree, and the floral tape and wire there is to prevent the trunk from leaning too much. There is a spot outside to place it, but due to Florida weather I've been afraid of leaving it outside for fear of its pot getting flooded from rain. It is in a pot that has drainage holes, but that only helps so much.

Also, the trunk appears unsteady. When I pull it away from the window it's currently leaning against, it leans heavily to one side and I don't know if it will topple over or snap with a stiff breeze outside. Do I risk moving it outside, perhaps with more soil? If not, what other suggestions do you have? I live with cats who like to eat the leaves if they can access it, so keep that in mind. I don't want to trim/prune if I can help it, but it's about to outgrow the window at this point.

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Close-up in pot

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[-] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

I'd rotate it so it starts to grow to the light and give it a bit more balance.

I'd personally try it outside and see his it gets on with the drainage holes, can always bring back in if it gets sad.

this post was submitted on 15 Aug 2024
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