How To Care For A Money Tree

How to care for your Money Tree

Use these instructions to care for a Money Tree. This guide will tell you how to water a Money Tree; its light, temperature, humidity preferences and any additional care it might need to help it grow.

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LIGHT

Position your Money Tree in medium to bright indirect light, turning it every time you water it for even growth and leaf development. This plant will also adapt to low and fluorescent lights. If you don't have a location with ideal lighting for your Money Tree, use a Grow Light!

WATER

Your Money Tree prefers deep but infrequent watering. Water your Money Tree when the top 50%-75% of the soil is dry. Water the plant until it runs from the drainage holes and discard any excess water from the saucer. To prevent root rot, make sure your plant is never standing in water. Be sure to turn your Money Tree each time you water to allow for even growth and leaf development. Your Money Tree requires less water in the winter months when growth slows.

HUMIDITY

Your Money Tree prefers a bit of extra humidity so make sure you increase the humidity in the winter months with a pebble tray or a humidifier. It will also appreciate regular misting year-round using a Mister.

TEMPERATURE

Your Money Tree is most comfortable in temperatures between 65-80 degrees.

FOOD

Feed once a month in the spring and summer when it is producing new leaves with a water-soluble, well-balanced plant food at half the recommended strength, such as our All Purpose Fertilizer (20-20-20). No fertilizer is necessary during the winter when plant growth naturally slows. Always make sure the soil is damp before applying any fertilizer.

TOXICITY

Your Money Tree plant is safe for pets, according to the ASPCA.

ADDITIONAL CARE

Try not to move your Money Tree very often, they prefer to stay in the same spot. If you do need to relocate, you may see a bit of leaf drop. Not to worry—it will adjust. If you need to trim your Money Tree, be sure to use clean, sharp Plant Snips.

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What's a Money Tree?

Botanical Classification: Pachira aquatica

About

The Money Tree is a perfect indoor foliage plant to give you a tropical feel. With its braided stem and bright green palm looking leaves, it looks both like a tree and palm. Native from Mexico to northern South America, the Money Tree is also very popular in Taiwan and other East Asian countries.

The Money Tree gets its name from the Feng Shui belief that it will bring positive energy and good luck to the owner.

Fun Fact:

It has been said the Money Tree may reduce stress, anxiety, and may also help relieve sleeping disorders.

Money Tree

Popular for its use in Feng Shui, the Money Tree is a pet-friendly and air-purifying plant with large star-shaped leaves and a braided trunk to give your home a tropical feel.

very easy, perfect for beginners, medium to bright indirect light

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