Money tree (Pachira aquatica) is a tropical houseplant from southern Mexico to Brazil and Bolivia that arrives to you with an intricate, braided trunk and hand-shaped green leaves. Also known as Malabar chestnut, Mexican fortune tree, or Saba nut. While it cannot produce currency, the money tree is said to bring good luck and positive energy to its human parent, and it looks positively lush, intriguing, and modern as part of your home décor. It is a popular plant for Chinese New Year decorating, celebrations, and gift giving because it is thought to bring good luck and prosperity in the year to come. And three big bonuses, to borrow a money-related phrase: money tree is easy to grow, easy to care for, and indoor-friendly. You will receive one money tree plant with a braided trunk and rooted in a 4.25-inch pot. Native to freshwater wetlands and seasonally flooded forests, among other watery locales, money tree appreciates ambient humidity. If your home is on the dry side, you can use a humidifier or a pebble tray to better replicate its humid native environs. If permitted, Pachira aquatica can grow to around 6 feet tall as a houseplant. Provide bright, indirect light. Water thoroughly when the top couple of inches of soil are dry. Investing in a moisture meter can be helpful. Less water in winter months. Feed once a month in spring and summer with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. Rarely flowers as a houseplant.
The Money Tree (Pachira aquatica) is a fast-growing indoor houseplant that thrives in medium to bright, filtered light
Arrives in a 4.25" nursery pot
Pet friendly and non-toxic to cats and dogs
Tolerant of and adapts to lower light conditions
A low-maintenance houseplant and beloved by beginning plant parents and houseplant aficionados alike
Water this easy plant every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry between waterings or watering when the top of the soil is dry
Research shows that beautiful plants like this are air-purifiers that can reduce stress, promote creativity and boost productivity