Money tree care
A small tree with a braided trunk and hand-shaped leaves. (Pachira aquatica)
- Light
- Bright, indirect light, with a little direct…
- Water
- Water when the top two inches of soil are dry
- Cats
- Non-toxic
- Dogs
- Non-toxic
Care card
Light
Bright, indirect light, with a little direct morning sun if possible.
Water
Water when the top two inches of soil are dry.
Humidity
Average; keep away from drafts.
Soil and pot
Well-drained potting mix in a heavy pot.
Feeding
Feed monthly in spring and summer.
Through the year
Spring
Turn the pot a little each week so it grows straight; start feeding.
Summer
Wipe dust from the leaves so they catch light.
Autumn
Do not move it around: many indoor trees drop leaves after a move.
Winter
Water less, keep it away from cold drafts and heaters.
Leaf trouble?
Why houseplant leaves turn yellow
Several yellow leaves at once usually mean the roots are staying wet. Feel the…How often to water a houseplant
There is no single weekly schedule. Water when that plant's soil says so, then…Brown tips and crispy edges
Brown tips usually mean dry air, a pot that dried out too far, or minerals in…Drooping houseplant leaves
Droop can mean thirst or roots that are too rotten to drink. Feel the soil…Fungus gnats and other small pests
Fungus gnats breed in mix that never dries. Letting the top layer dry, and…Background
Pachira aquatica is a species of tropical wetland tree in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to Central and South America where it grows in swamps. It is known by its common names Malabar chestnut, French peanut, Guiana chestnut, provision tree, Saba nut, Monguba (Brazil), Pumpo (Guatemala) and Jelinjoche (Costa Rica) and is commercially sold under the names money tree and money plant. This tree is sometimes sold with a braided trunk and is commonly grown as a houseplant, although more commonly what is sold as a "Pachira aquatica" houseplant is in fact a similar species, Pachira glabra.
From Wikipedia’s article Pachira aquatica, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: toxic and non-toxic plants Pet safety
- Wikipedia: Pachira aquatica Background