Money Tree

[joamico]

I have a money tree that has a few problems.

First, there are small flies that have made home in every one of my houseplants. They are driving me nuts. They are everywhere now and my fianc=E9 is about to throw out all my plants. So, how can I get ride of these pests?

Secondly, the trunk is braided (4 stems in all) and one of the stems has rotted. I put the tree outside and I don't want to lose the tree. It's a good-sized tree. Cause other than that the tree has healthy green leaves; of course the rotted stem doesn't have any. So, what do I do about the one rotted stem? Do I propagate?

thank you=20 joamico

[ricks555]

i wouldn't try to remove the stem prematurely. as it decays it will be easier to remove as it will either become brittle or shrink and soften.

[Lynn]

sometimes all you need to do is to letting your plants dry out good betwen waterings and using a spray insecticide soap. Can you cut out just the dead braid and give it a good cleaning should help .

[joamico]

thank you for the info, im trying to be patient with it. i absolutely love the plant.