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Whether you want to enhance the beauty of your home, purify the air, or invite positive energy in accordance with Vastu principles, the Money Plant is almost always our first choice. Although it is considered a low-maintenance plant, its leaves sometimes begin to turn yellow, or its growth may come to a standstill.

If your Money Plant is also looking droopy, don't worry! Let's explore some incredibly simple yet effective tips that will accelerate your Money Plant's growth and keep it lush and green at all times.

**The Right Lighting is Essential**
Money Plants do not like direct sunlight. Harsh sunlight can scorch their leaves. Therefore, place the plant in a spot where it receives filtered or indirect light. If you are keeping it indoors, placing it near a window is the best option.

**The Correct Way to Water**
The primary reason for stunted growth in Money Plants is over-watering—that is, providing more water than necessary. Do not water the plant until the top 1–2 inches of the soil in the pot feel dry to the touch. Watering once a week during winter, and once every 2–3 days during summer, is usually sufficient. If you are growing the plant in a glass bottle or jar, make sure to change the water every 7–10 days to ensure the roots receive an adequate supply of oxygen.

**Fertilizers and Nutrition**
Money Plants do not require excessive fertilization; however, they do need nitrogen to grow rapidly. Mix half a teaspoon of Epsom salt into one liter of water and spray the solution onto the leaves. This helps the leaves become glossy and a deeper shade of green. Watering the plant with water previously used to rinse tea leaves or lentils can also significantly boost its growth rate.

**Pruning and Cutting**
The Money Plant is a vine. The more you trim or prune it, the bushier and denser it will become. Promptly remove any leaves that have turned yellow or dried out. If the vine is growing too long and spindly, cut back the upper section; this will encourage the growth of new branches.

**Using a Moss Stick**
Money Plant roots thrive on moisture and support. The Money Plant possesses aerial roots—roots that grow above the soil level. If you place a moss stick in the center of the pot, the roots will take hold of it. This ensures that the plant receives continuous moisture, and its leaves also begin to grow larger in size.

**Some Special Pro-Tips**
When dust accumulates on a plant's leaves, it prevents them from breathing properly. Once a week, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth or mist them with water.
The Money Plant thrives best in temperatures ranging between 15°C and 30°C. Protect it from direct airflow from an air conditioner or from being placed in very hot environments.

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