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.

Without window support

Close-up in pot

  • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    I have nothing of value to add, but I would like to know what the rope did to warrant being censored in the first picture.

    • Queen___Bee@lemmy.worldOP
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      3 months ago

      I saw it as an eyesore in contrast to the dark background. Plus, it just looked strange/random. No significant reason.