How to Take Care of a Money Plant (Easy Story Guide)

How to take care of a money plant is very simple, and anyone can grow it at home in soil or water. Money plant is one of the most common indoor plants in India, known for its easy growth and good luck benefits. With the right care of water, soil, sunlight, and fertilizer, money plant grows fast and stays green all year.

I have been growing money plants at my home for many years. Some are in soil pots on my balcony, and some are in glass bottles filled with water inside my room. From my experience, I have seen that money plant is a very strong and low-maintenance plant, but when you give it little extra care, it grows faster, looks healthier, and becomes bushy. In this post, I will share my simple story and experience about how to take care of money plant step by step.

About Money Plant

Money plant also called Epipremnum aureum or Pothos, is a climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves. In India, people believe it brings wealth, positivity, and happiness at home. You can grow it in soil, water, or even as a hanging plant.

Here are some common types of money plant:

Type	Best Place	Special Look
Golden Money Plant	Indoor pot or bottle	Shiny golden-green leaves
Marble Money Plant	Balcony or indoor	White marble-like designs
Jade Plant (succulent type)	Indoor sunlight	Round thick leaves
Money Plant in Water	Glass jar, bottle	Easy to grow
Money Plant in Soil	Pot or garden	Faster and stronger roots

Quick Tips for How to Take Care of a Money Plant

Use well-draining soil or clean water.
Water once a week (don’t overwater).
Keep in bright indirect sunlight.
Add fertilizer once a month.
Grow both indoor and outdoor.
Trim long stems to make it bushy.

My Experience with Watering Money Plant

When I first grew money plant in soil, I used to water it every day, but soon I saw the leaves turning yellow. Later I understood that money plant doesn’t like too much water.

In soil pots, I water only when the top layer becomes dry. In summer, I water every 4–5 days. In winter, once a week is enough.
In water bottles, I change the water every 7–10 days. I also wash the roots while changing water so they don’t rot.

From my experience, the best way is to keep the soil slightly moist but never soggy.

Soil for Money Plant

I have tried growing money plants in garden soil, but they grew very slowly. Later, I started using a soil mix, and the growth improved.

Best soil mix for money plant:

40% garden soil
40% sand or coco peat
20% compost or cow dung

This soil stays light, drains water properly, and keeps the roots healthy. Always use a pot with drainage holes, because money plant roots get damaged in still water.

Sunlight for Money Plant

I have kept money plants in both outdoor balcony and indoor hall. My observation is that the one near a window with bright indirect sunlight grows faster and has bigger leaves.

Indoor money plant: Keep near windows, corners, or doors where light comes in.
Outdoor money plant: Keep in semi-shade. Too much direct sunlight makes the leaves dry and brown.
If you keep it in very dark corners, it will survive but growth will be very slow.

So the balance is simple – give it bright but indirect sunlight.

Humidity and Temperature

Money plant grows very well in Indian climate.

Best temperature: 15°C to 35°C.
Normal home humidity is enough.
In summer, sometimes I spray little water on leaves to keep them fresh.
In winter, I keep my outdoor plants inside the room at night to save them from cold winds.

Fertilizer for Money Plant

At the start, I never gave fertilizer, and my money plant was growing slowly. Later I started adding fertilizer, and the leaves became greener and shiny.

In soil pots, I add compost or cow dung manure every 2–3 months.
Once a month, I give liquid fertilizer (like seaweed solution).
In water bottles, I add 2–3 drops of liquid fertilizer once a month.

Do not use too much fertilizer, because excess can burn the roots

Pruning and Support

I often trim long stems to make the plant bushy. I also grow some money plants on a moss stick in soil pots, and they climb beautifully. Hanging pots are also a great idea if you want decorative greenery.

Problems I Faced and Solutions

Problem	Why it Happened	What I Did
Yellow leaves	I overwatered	Started watering only when soil dried
Brown leaves	Too much direct sun	Shifted to shady spot
Roots rotting in water	I didn’t change water	Changed water weekly and washed roots
Slow growth	No fertilizer	Added compost and liquid feed
Small leaves	Kept in dark corner	Moved to bright place

Benefits of Money Plant

From my experience, money plant is not only beautiful but also very useful:

It purifies air by removing toxins.
Brings positivity and freshness indoors.
Easy to grow indoor and outdoor.
Looks attractive in bottles, jars, or hanging pots.
Easy to propagate and gift.
In Indian tradition, it is believed to bring wealth and good luck.

Conclusion

Based on my story and experience, I can say that taking care of money plant is very easy. Just remember three main things:

Do not overwater.
Give bright indirect sunlight.
Feed with little fertilizer once in a while.

Money plant grows well in both soil and water, indoors or outdoors. It not only decorates your home but also brings peace and positivity. If you are new to gardening, start with a money plant. It will grow with very little effort and give you confidence to grow more plant