Plant Bio

If you saw a money tree, or Pachira Aquatica, in its native habitat of Central and South American swamps, you probably wouldn’t recognise it. The tree can grow up to 60 feet tall (versus a max of 3 to 6 feet indoors), and that ubiquitous braided trunk isn’t a natural feature. When grown in a nursery, the supple young, green trunks are slowly braided by cultivators before they harden and turn woody. Money tree plants often have their slender trunks braided together and are a low-maintenance option for artificially lit areas. Money tree plant care is easy and based upon just a few specific conditions.

These plants like a moderately humid room and deep but infrequent watering. Water the plants until the water runs from the drainage holes, and then let them dry out between waterings. If your home is on the dry side, you can increase the humidity by placing the pot on a saucer filled with pebbles. Keep the saucer filled with water, and the evaporation will enhance the humidity of the area. Remember to fertilise every two weeks as part of good money tree plant care. Use a liquid plant food diluted by half. Suspend fertilising in winter. The Pachira plant rarely needs to be pruned, but as part of your annual money tree plant care, take off any damaged or dead plant material.