Re-braiding a money tree

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  1. Kurite

    Kurite New Seed

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    Hi
    I just recently bought a young braided money tree and noticed that one of the braids was not correctly braided. I was wondering if its okay to undo the braids and re-braid it? If it is okay are there any tips and tricks. Also how do i continue to braid it when it grows taller? The picture is of my money tree.

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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I think that was braided correctly. That is a four stem plant and braiding with 4 lengths of anything is very intricate. But since the lengths are as thick and unyielding as a tree trunk (especially as the tree gets older) two of the stems have to be worked together as one and the standard braiding is done.

    I would leave it like it is and continue braiding in that manner as it grows. Trying to change it could cause damage to one of the trunks.

    This is a photo of braids made with 3 and more yarns. The second one from the left is 4 and you can see how tight and intricate that braiding is.
     

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