Money Tree and Janet Craig plants - Ask Extension
I learned that these two plants do well in interiors with indirect light. I want to plant these plants in pots inside my house next to a window. The t...
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Money Tree and Janet Craig plants #592051
Asked August 25, 2019, 8:25 PM EDT
I learned that these two plants do well in interiors with indirect light. I want to plant these plants in pots inside my house next to a window. The two questions I have are:
1) Can I plant two Money Tree plants in one pot, next to each other? Or will they fight for space as they grow? If it is possible to plant two Money Tree plants in one pot, how tall, how wide in diameter the pot has to be and how far apart should the two plants be?
The same question is asked for the Janet Craig plants.
San Diego County California
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. You are correct in assuming that planting indoor plants together will ultimately require separation and repotting due to competition for light, water and nutrients. Properly cared for, both money tree plants and Janet Craig plants can reach 3 to 7 feet high, needing container space at least 5 gallons in capacity. You need not start with that size, but reserve room for them to grow. Here is an Extension article detailing their needs: https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/houseplant-care
Good luck!
