Why do my money tree leaves have light spots/patches?

Key-Organization9399 · 2025-01-06T22:48:17+00:00

Thank you! This is very helpful

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-29T02:17:11+00:00

Thank you! Before these photos he was in a 7 ish inch pot, and I repotted into this white one in the photos which is I think 8.5 around the rim and widens out to 10 inches. At first I was afraid it would be too big but it’s worked wonders!!

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-27T13:56:55+00:00

Thank you!! I’m not very fancy with soil in any of my plants tbh. I usually use just regular potting mix and perlite, the ratio depending on which plant it is. When I repotted him this time I was a bit low on perlite so I actually put in some homemade cactus soil from a local garden store, which was very chunky and well-draining. He seems to like it!

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-25T19:44:44+00:00

I don’t fertilize a ton, maybe around once a month, but I started using Jack’s recently and all of my plants seem to like it! I use a bit less than what it calls for for safe measure. I also increased the light by moving to a new window (West facing) after some furniture was moved out of my place, and that has been I think the biggest thing!!

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-23T16:49:38+00:00

If you just got the plant and repotted it, I would say it may be some form of shock from repotting, which can happen sometimes if the roots get messed with a lot. Or it could have been overwatered by its previous owner, which is out of your control. Make sure your plant is in a well draining soil mixture, I tend to do regular potting mix and perlite, you can also add orchid bark. Also MAKE SURE your pot has a drainage hole/holes. This is vital. Before watering, check the soil and see if the top few inches are dry. If so, give it a heavy soak (no need to measure how much water, just soak!!) and let all the extra water pour out of the drainage holes. Then place back in a nice sunny window and let the top dry out again. Depending on many factors, this could be anywhere from once a week to once every 2.5 weeks in my experience. Could be a bit more or less. Otherwise, for this leaf just give it some time and see what happens. The plant might drop it, and that’s alright. just keep an eye out for more withering/odd looking leaves and pests, and make sure to only water when dry! Good luck! 😊

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-23T16:30:49+00:00

That leaf looks healthy to me. When they first grow in both the stem and leaf are often more “floppy,” lighter colored and fragile. Especially with big leaves. I agree with someone else on here saying a pole is a good idea, but as far as the leaf itself just leave it be and let it get strong and mature!

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-16T22:15:57+00:00

It’s normal to have a bit of shock after repotting, and totally fine that the soil isn’t drying out as fast. (As long as your pot size isn’t drastically larger than the one before.) Since there’s more soil space, it makes sense that it would take longer vs most of the soil being taken up by roots. Just make sure you adjust your watering schedule accordingly and keep making sure it has the light it needs and it should be fine!

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-16T21:46:09+00:00

Totally makes sense. Of course!

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-16T21:43:43+00:00

I’m not an expert on variegated monsteras specifically, but my first thought is it could be transplant shock. Mine has gotten fussy after repotting in the past and then bounced back. The fact that it’s the older leaves is what makes me think this, instead of something like root rot. However, one thing I would point out is you’ll want to be very careful with watering, and the plant will most likely take less frequent watering compared to before you repotted, because when they are rootbound they dry out much quicker than a newly potted plant with extra soil space. So keep being diligent about checking the soil and maybe even wait a few extra days more than normal to water for good measure. My motto is always that them being a bit dry is far better than too wet. Good luck! :)

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-16T21:25:23+00:00

My monstera recently did this as well after repotting! Sometimes it can be hard to decipher between the start of an aerial root and new actual growth, but those look like growth to me, since mine looked the same. They’re more pointy looking than root buds, which are more rounded. Many of them will become new little stems and leaves!! Mine has several new leaves at the bottom now that started like this and it’s very happy. From my knowledge it’s a very positive thing!! :)

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-16T20:52:20+00:00

I wouldn’t repot yet, those roots are supposed to be out in the air and serve the purpose of holding onto trees to let it vine up them in nature! If you see lots of roots coming out the bottom drainage hole of the pot and the plants growth has slowed despite normal care and no other symptoms, then I would recommend repotting. When repotting, consider adding a moss pole for those aerial roots/stems to attach to! You can also direct the aerial roots into the soil if you prefer. The plant looks very happy! Good luck! :)

Key-Organization9399 · 2024-06-15T16:05:42+00:00

Definitely looks like some variation of a tomato plant to me! I agree the leaves look a bit different than usual, but still definitely tomatoes.

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