Why Are My Braided Money Tree's Leaves Turning Yellow? — Plant Care Tips and More

Braided Money Trees are a beloved and iconic indoor houseplant for variety for good reason: they are low-maintenance, have beautiful, delicate foliage and are renowned for bringing good luck into the home. But all plants can exhibit yellowing leaves, and this plant is no exception. Luckily, this issue is easily remedied! Learn why your Braided Money Tree is experiencing leaf yellowing and check out our tips to get your plant’s foliage back to gorgeous green!

Old Leaves Shedding

Your Braided Money Tree will shed old foliage over time as it directs its energy toward pushing out new growth, and this may result in leaves becoming dry and yellow and falling off. This is totally normal for your plant, so don’t be concerned! If your plant is getting appropriate water and light, this is likely the cause of the discoloration. These leaves can be trimmed off with clean, sharp scissors or shears.

Overwatering

No houseplant likes being overwatered, and Braided Money Trees like to be watered only when their topsoil is dry. Yellowing leaves can be the number one telltale sign of overwatering, so be sure to check your soil weekly and gauge its moisture. This can be done by lifting up a bit of its decorative moss and sticking your finger two inches down into the soil. If dry, it’s time to water the plant! But if it is still moist, hold off until it’s entirely dry. And if you find it’s very wet, lift the plant (still inside of its plastic nursery pot) out of the ceramic planter. Check the planter for excess water. If any has collected, dump it out and allow your plant’s soil to dry thoroughly before beginning your watering routine again.

Too Much Light

Plants can sunburn just like us, and if your plant is receiving a lot of light and exhibiting papery, dry, light-colored leaves, this may be the case. Braided Money Trees thrive in indirect light, so be sure it is not too close to a window and that the light it receives is diffuse.

Too Little Light

Lackluster foliage that feels a bit floppy and is not verdantly green? This can be a result of too little light. Braided Money Trees are flexible when it comes to the light that they receive, but all plants need some light to photosynthesize and thrive. If your plant is in an exceedingly low-light environment and its foliage is showing signs of struggle, consider moving it to a spot where it will receive steady, medium-to-bright indirect light.

Any Questions?

Yellow leaves can be quite normal, and when they’re the result of incorrect care, they’re usually quite easy to troubleshoot. Braided Money Trees love to be trimmed, too, so your plant will thank you for the occasional manicure of unhealthy foliage. But if you follow the steps above and find that your plant is still struggling, you can contact our expert Plant Doctors through your Léon & George account.

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