There aren't many pests that can really cause problems for a money tree. If the houseplant is he althy, it can cope well with a minor infestation. Only if the infestation is very severe is there a risk that the money tree will die. What you need to pay attention to and how to combat pests effectively.
How do you fight pests on the money tree?
To effectively combat pests on the money tree, inspect the plant for mealybugs, mealybugs or spider mites. Remove these using showers or insecticides from garden shops. Continue treatment for at least two to three weeks.
Signs of pests on the money tree
If the leaves of the penny tree change color or the plant even loses leaves and later branches, you should always check whether pests have spread. The most common are mealybugs or mealybugs as well as spider mites or red spiders.
You can recognize mealybugs by the small white webs that are deposited on the leaves when they are infested. Lice also leave behind a sticky substance that, in severe cases, drips down.
Spider mites can be recognized by the small, very fragile webs that are also found on the undersides of leaves and shoots. Small red dots can be seen on the leaves with the naked eye.
How to combat mealybugs or mealybugs
Pests cannot be collected by hand. Spray the money tree with a hard spray to remove most of the lice. The plant must then dry well so that the roots do not become too wet.
Since you cannot fight mealybugs with soft soapy water, your only option is to purchase the appropriate products from gardening stores.
They are administered as granules, sprays or plant sticks. These products contain toxins that are passed through the substrate into the leaves and poison the lice when they suck.
Fighting spider mites
A shower also helps with spider mites to wash off the pests. There are special insecticides to combat spider mites that are used in the same way as those for mealybugs.
Don't end the fight too soon
You should continue treatment against pests for at least two to three weeks. Otherwise there is a risk that nits will survive the control and lice or spider mites will attack the money tree again.
Tip
Pests cannot harm a he althy money tree. Therefore, make sure that the plant is in a suitable place and is cared for properly.