Gardening Tips: Your Money Plant Growing Thin? This Trick Will Make It Bushy in Weeks

Is your money plant looking a bit sad and thin? Don't worry! We've got a super simple trick that gardeners use to make it grow thick, green, and bushy. Here's the full guide.

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Step 1: Choose the right vine

A money plant looks great and even purifies the air. Vastu experts also say it's lucky! But many people complain their plant just grows into a single, long, thin vine. If you want a pot full of lush, green leaves, just try this simple 'desi' trick that expert gardeners swear by.First, find a long vine on your plant that has very few leaves or looks old. Snip this vine off from the main plant. Then, pull off any remaining old leaves so you are left with just the bare stem.

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Step 2: Prepare the node cuttings

Now, take that long stem and cut it into small pieces. Here's the most important part: make sure every single piece has a 'node'. A node is that small, bumpy part on the stem where a leaf used to grow. New roots and leaves only sprout from these nodes, so cuttings without them won't grow.

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Step 3: What should the soil mix be like?

Your plant needs loose soil to grow quickly. Just mix three things in equal parts (a 1:1:1 ratio). You'll need regular garden soil, some sand or fine gravel for drainage, and any organic compost like vermicompost or even old cow dung manure.

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Step 4: Pot preparation

Make sure your pot has drainage holes at the bottom. First, add a small layer of gravel. On top of that, spread a layer of dry leaves. These leaves will slowly turn into compost and also help drain extra water. Finally, fill the pot with the soil mix you just prepared.

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Step 5: Planting method

Take the small stem cuttings and lay them flat on top of the soil. Gently press each cutting down so the 'node' part makes good contact with the soil. Now, sprinkle a thin layer of soil over them. Finish by spraying water to make the soil damp.

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Step 6: Maintenance and sunlight

Don't put the pot in direct, harsh sunlight right away. Keep it in a cool, shady spot with good air circulation until you see new leaves sprouting. Once the new shoots appear, you can move it to a place that gets gentle, indirect sunlight. Your money plant will be lush and bushy in just a few weeks!