Troubleshooting
Money Plant Spurflower problems — and how to fix them
Money Plant Spurflower (Plectranthus verticillatus) is generally low-drama, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Leggy, sparse trailing stems
Caused by insufficient light or infrequent pinching; move to a brighter spot and regularly pinch out stem tips to encourage denser, bushier growth and a fuller trailing habit.
Mealybugs in leaf joints
White woolly clusters appear in stem nodes and where petioles meet stems; treat by dabbing with rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab and following up with neem oil spray, repeated weekly until clear.
Prevent money plant spurflower problems before they start
Most money plant spurflower issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Money Plant Spurflower problems — FAQ
Why is my money plant spurflower leggy, sparse trailing stems?
Caused by insufficient light or infrequent pinching; move to a brighter spot and regularly pinch out stem tips to encourage denser, bushier growth and a fuller trailing habit.
Why is my money plant spurflower mealybugs in leaf joints?
White woolly clusters appear in stem nodes and where petioles meet stems; treat by dabbing with rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab and following up with neem oil spray, repeated weekly until clear.