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Re-braiding a money tree



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Kurite
Illinois
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:48 am   Post subject: Re-braiding a money tree


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


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North Texas, Zone 8a
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:33 pm   Post subject:


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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