Pachira Aquatica 'Money Tree' - Various Sizes
Pachira Aquatica 'Money Tree' - Various Sizes - 4" Nursery Pot is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Money Tree Plant - A Symbol of Good Luck and Prosperity 🌱
The Money Tree (Pachira aquatica) is a beloved houseplant known for its braided trunk and lush, green foliage. This popular indoor tree is not only an elegant addition to your home but is also believed to bring good fortune and positive energy to its surroundings.
Money Tree Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Pachira Aquatica
- Common Name(s): Money Tree
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native Range: The wetlands in Central and South America
Money Tree Care Guide
- Care Level: Easy
- Light: Prefers medium to bright direct light. Can tolerate low light conditions.
- Water: Water thoroughly and then allow the top 1"- 2" of soil to dry out before watering again. Requires less water during the winter months when resting.
- Humidity: High
- Temperature: 65-75F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves
- Feeding: Fertilize monthly during spring and summer using a balanced plant food diluted to 1/2 the recommended strength
- Propagation: Stem cuttings
- Growth: Upright
- Pests: Look out for mealy bugs, scale and aphids
- Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets. However, with all plants, we recommend you exercise caution with children and pets.
Fun Fact About the Money Tree 🌿
Did you know that the Money Tree is said to have originated from a man in Taiwan who discovered the plant growing in his field and saw it as a sign of luck? He began cultivating and selling them, and soon, they became popular across Asia as symbols of good fortune and prosperity!
The History of the Money Tree Cultivar
The Money Tree plant, scientifically known as Pachira aquatica, hails from the swamps of Central and South America. While it was traditionally cultivated in its native regions, its popularity skyrocketed in Asia during the 1980s, where it became a common household plant and a popular gift for bringing good luck. Today, it is widely appreciated around the world for its easy care and the positive energy it brings to any space.
