- Please plan delivery and receiving accordingly.
- Freezing temperatures can cause damage.
- Move the plant indoors during freezing weather to ensure continued blooming and thriving.
Description
Pachira aquatica, commonly known as the Money Tree, is a popular, easy-care houseplant native to Central/South American wetlands, famous for its braided trunk and association with good fortune, thriving in bright, indirect light with well-draining soil and moderate watering, resembling its wild, giant tree form but often sold miniaturized as a symbol of luck and prosperity
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: Features glossy, palmate leaves (often 5-7 leaflets) and is typically sold with a distinctive braided trunk, formed by intertwining young, pliable stems.
- Origin: A tropical wetland tree from Central and South America, where it can grow much larger, developing water-storing trunks, says Wikipedia and this YouTube video.
- Names: Also called Malabar chestnut, Guiana chestnut, or Saba nut, but "Money Tree" is its most famous trade name, linked to a legend of wealth.
Care Guide (as a Houseplant)
- Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh sun, but it can tolerate some low light.
- Watering: Water when the top few inches of soil are dry; reduce frequency in winter.
- Soil: Well-draining, peat-based mix with perlite.
- Temperature: Prefers 65-80°F (18-26°C) and high humidity; protect from cold drafts.
- Fertilizer: Monthly during the growing season with balanced liquid feed; none in winter.
- Repotting: Likes being slightly root-bound; repot into slightly larger pots every 1-2 years.
Symbolism & Use
- Good Fortune: Believed to attract prosperity, luck, and positive energy, especially in Feng Shui.
- Gifting: Popular housewarming or congratulatory gift, with braided trunks said to "trap" good luck.
- Toxicity: Generally non-toxic to humans and pets.
Cold Zone Awareness
Plant care
Caring for plants involves providing the right amount of light and water, ensuring proper soil and drainage, and performing regular maintenance like pruning and fertilizing.
For more information go to Plant Care
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
For information on plant toxicity visit the the following website Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants at ASPCA
This guide provides an estimate of pot and plant sizes, but the actual size of the plant you receive may vary.
POT SIZE: 2"
- Plant size: 2-4"
- Pot top: ~2"
- Pot height: ~1.5 to 2.3"
POT SIZE: 3"
- Plant size: 2-6"
- Pot top: ~3"
- Pot height: ~2.5 to 3.15"
POT SIZE: 4"
- Plant size: 5-10"
- Pot top: ~4"
- Pot height: ~3.2 to 3.5"
POT SIZE: 6"
- Plant size: 8-16"
- Pot top: ~6"
- Pot height: ~4 to 5.5"
POT SIZE: 8"
- Plant size: 12-24"
- Pot top: ~8"
- Pot height: ~6 to 7.5"
POT SIZE: 10"
- Plant size: 16-36"
- Pot top: ~9.2-10"
- Pot height: ~6.9 to 8"
