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Money Tree Care (Pachira Aquatica): Stop Leaf Drop & Trunk Rot

July 16, 2026March 24, 2026 by Mark Tavis
Healthy Pachira aquatica Money Tree care with braided trunk and lush green canopy showing proper care without trunk rot or yellowing leaves

A soft, wrinkled section in one trunk of your braided Money Tree is not random decline — it is very often a rubber band still … Read more

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Mark Tavis

The founder and head botanist behind The Urban Lab. With over a decade of specialized experience in high-performance urban plant care, my mission is to provide data-driven troubleshooting protocols that cut through common gardening myths. My commitment to blending horticultural science with zero-waste practices ensures every guide published is reliable, tested, and tailored for indoor microclimates.

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