I purchased a money tree about a year ago. I transplanted with the woody part too low in the soil. I tried to replant it but found very few root stems left in the plant - maybe 4 to 5. I planted it this time with the woody portion above the soil line. Is there anyway to rejuvenate root growth or is this plant eventually a goner? There was no root ball to any major extent. Plant is still green, very shaky because of lack of root support, but leaves are beginning to fall off gradually. Some of the bottom part of the woody stem are somewhat damaged because of rot. Thanks!
if there's rot going on, you'll need to cut that out/off. with healthy wood exposed, it should start developing new roots. can you post some pics?
Here are a few pics. Yellowing and wilting going on. the bottom "bark" has kind of separated from the wood stem and is sort of papery. There was virtually no root ball left and you can see we put some mini-stakes up so it wouldn't fall over.
if that container does not have drainage holes, that's the issue - soil too soggy & causing the rot. you could try repotting again - although, if it was already done recently, it may still be in shock from that and with the rot there, it may make no difference. plus, it's really not the right time of year to do repotting. i'd give it a shot anyway. cut off anything that is rotted and repot. you can use a plastic container/insert that has drainage holes and put it inside the decorative container - put a handful of small stones in the bottom so the container is raised up a bit so the excess water can drain away. good luck!
