Money Tree for Sale: Overview

The Money Tree (Pachira aquatica) is a beautiful plant with glossy, deep-green leaves. It has a woody trunk formed by several intertwining stems, giving it its unique braided shape. The money tree plant belongs to the Malvaceae family, which includes a variety of plants from flowering mallows and Hibiscus to edible plants like okra and cacao. Pachira aquatica originates from the swamplands of Central and South America. Growing in the wild, this hardy plant lives for decades, often reaching up to 60 ft. in height. As an indoor plant, the money tree can reach 8 ft. tall. It loves bright, indirect light and enjoys some extra humidity. 

The Pachira money tree is an ideal low-maintenance plant for homes with cats and dogs, as it’s non-toxic to pets. Moreover, this lovely indoor tree is considered one of the most powerful luck-bringing plants in Feng Shui. It is associated with prosperity and good fortune, making it the perfect gift plant to convey your best wishes on various occasions, including weddings, moving into a new home, or starting a new job.

Pachira Aquatica: Benefits

• Excellent air-purifier
• Wonderful pet-friendly houseplant 
• Gorgeous focal point plant
• Lucky plant in Feng Shui
• Easy to care for

Pachira Money Tree: Alternative Names

• Guiana Chestnut
• Malabar Chestnut
• Provision Tree
• Saba Nut

Money Tree Care Guide

Although the Pachira plant isn’t fussy, knowing the basics of money tree care is essential to keep your plant happy and thriving: 

Watering

While the money tree likes to be watered consistently, ensure the soil doesn’t get soggy by providing good drainage.  For the best results, use filtered or distilled water. Only water your money tree when the top 2-4 inches of soil are completely dry.

Light and Temperature

The Pachira plant prefers bright indirect light, as direct sunlight can scorch its leaves. It grows best at room temperature, from 65°F to 75°F. If you want to grow your money tree plant outside as a porch plant, keep it in partial shade and move it indoors when night temperatures are expected to fall below 50°F.

Humidity

The money tree requires some extra humidity. Place a pebble tray under the plant’s pot or mist your plant occasionally to increase moisture in the air around it. You can also group your plants to help them benefit from the transpiration of other plants, creating a microclimate of their own.

Soil, Repotting, and Fertilizing

When you get a Pachira aquatica tree, you don’t need to transplant it immediately. In the spring, repot your money tree into a pot 2 inches larger than the previous one. Ensure the pot has enough drainage holes, and use a well-draining potting mix. Add perlite to enhance drainage. The money tree plant doesn’t require frequent repotting, and if you don’t want it to grow large, keep it in a smaller pot. Feed your Pachira aquatica twice a month with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half-strength during the growing season.

Propagation

You can propagate your money tree plant from cuttings in early summer. Place the cuttings in a transparent vase filled with water until roots develop. Then, plant the young money trees in well-draining soil. Braiding your propagated cuttings is easy. Choose at least three young plants with flexible trunks and weave them gently together. Then, tie them with a ribbon at the top to let your braided money tree adjust to its new shape. 

Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues

Prune off any damaged or wilted leaves to promote the growth of new leaves. Some common money tree issues include browning leaves due to underwatering. An overwatered plant, on the other hand, shows signs of yellowing leaves. Pest infestations are another common problem with Pachira aquatica plants.

Money Tree: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants

Whether you buy a large money tree or a small bonsai version, these lovely plants will enhance your home’s indoor air quality and share their vitality and charm.

Best Locations & Uses

• Great for plant lovers with pets
• It is ideal for beginner indoor gardeners or people with busy schedules
• Perfect office or bedroom plant because of its air-purifying qualities
• A good luck plant that brings prosperity
• The ultimate housewarming gift plant

Companion Plants

Grouping plants with growing requirements similar to Pachira aquatica care needs will help you create an effortless indoor jungle! So, add to your money tree delivery the following easy-care tropical plants:

• Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum): A low-maintenance choice, the Peace Lily is great at filtering toxins out of the air and, in addition to its lush foliage, produces gorgeous white spadix flowers!
• Swiss Cheese Monstera (Monstera adansonii): With its unusual holey leaves, the Swiss Cheese Monstera is both a climber and a perfect plant for hanging baskets.
• Philodendron Birkin Plant (Philodendron 'Birkin'): A beautiful plant with unusual variegated leaves, the Philodendron Birkin is a stunning addition to any home garden.

Alternative Plants

If you’re unsure about getting a money tree plant for sale, check out similar air-purifying plants that will add freshness and greenery to your living space:

• Lucky Bamboo Plant (Dracaena sanderiana): Known for its excellent air-purifying properties, the Lucky Bamboo Plant is also a highly popular luck-bringer in Feng Shui.
• Good Luck Plant (Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’): The slender stalk and wide, curved leaves of the Good Luck Plant are elegant and ornamental, making it a perfect highlight in your plant display.
• Magenta Cane Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata): With its vivid red-edged foliage, the Magenta Cane Dragon Tree is a beautiful and easy-care indoor tree that will add a tropical note to any living area.

Add a Lucky Money Tree to Your Indoor Garden!

Invite good fortune and enhance your home’s air quality with a gorgeous Pachira aquatica for sale from Lively Root!