The Money Tree is also called the “Good Luck Tree” and is an age-old token of good luck and an invitation to good fortune. It is the most popular plant for “”Feng Shui”” because it creates positive energy.
Pachira aquatica is a commonly found houseplant called a money tree. It can grow up to 18 m (59.1 ft) in height in the wild. It has shiny green palmate leaves with lanceolate leaflets and smooth green bark. It’s showy flowers have long, narrow petals that open like a banana peel to reveal hairlike yellowish orange stamens. The Pachira money tree is a perfect addition to the interior landscape and lends a tropical feel.
Plant Specifications
Common Name
Money Tree
Maximum Reachable Height
18m
Flower Colour
Yellowish orange
Bloom Time
Summer
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Money Tree Planting And Care
Sunlight
Money Tree grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
Keep the plant in indirect light.
Do not repot immediately after receiving it.
Special feature of Money Tree
A good luck plant with aesthetic look.
Ornamental uses of Money Tree
Used as a indoor pot plant.
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