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Money Tree

4.7 out of 5 (541 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

About Money Tree

The money tree is native to the tropics and thrives near wetlands and swamps. They have extensive edible and medicinal properties and are used in Central America to treat kidney disease, urinary problems, and skin conditions like rashes and sores. 🤒 The amount of oil in money tree seeds is almost double the amount found in soybeans, one of the most widely grown sources of oil. And last but definitely most tasty: the edible seeds of this plant taste like peanuts when raw, and like chestnuts when roasted! 🥜

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pachira aquatica

Genus

Pachira

Family

Malvaceae

Order

Malvales

Also known as

Mini Money Tree, Money Tree Bonsai, Alabar chestnut, French Peanut, Guiana Chestnut, Provision Tree, Saba nut, Monguba, Pumpo and Guiana Chestnut

How to care for Money Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Money Tree

Money Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

Select the pot size

☀️ Light

Finding light for Money Tree in your home

Money Tree may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Money Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Money Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Money Tree: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Money Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Money Tree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Money Tree →

Benefits of Growing Money Tree →

Indoor Care Guide for Money Tree →

Outdoor Care Guide for Money Tree →

💦 Water Needs

Money Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Money Tree Water Frequency →

Money Tree Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Money Tree may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Money Tree Light Requirements →

Money Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Money Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Money Tree doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Money Tree Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Money Tree does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Money Tree →

What Are Healthy Money Tree Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Money Tree should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Money Tree to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Money Tree is native to Central, South America, Africa and India.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Money Tree bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Money Tree Flowers →

Is Money Tree an Annual Plant? →

Is Money Tree a Perennial Plant? →

Money Tree Pollination Guide →

Common Money Tree Flower Problems →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Money Tree will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Money Tree Lifecycle →

Money Tree Size Guide →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Money Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Money Tree Temperature Tolerance →

Money Tree Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Money Tree →

When to Plant Money Tree →

How to Plant Money Tree →

Where to Plant Money Tree →

Winter Care for Money Tree →

Best Companion Plants for Money Tree →

Is Money Tree a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Money Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Common Bugs Affecting Money Tree →

What Eats Money Tree? →

Care Summary for Money Tree

Money Tree

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 313

Fast grower 287

Large, lush leaves 240

Browns easily 61

Blooms easily 59

Easy to propagate 53

Pest magnet 18

@@goblinbabe

41 Plants

1,205 XP

Hamilton, NJ

04/07/2022

Survived a heater blowing on it full blast for a few months till I figured out what was wrong. 😂 grows very fast during growing season. Moderately thirsty. An easy plant overall!

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Survivor

Money Tree plant photo by @goblinbabe named Einstein on Greg, the plant care app.

@@HeadCatnip

1 Plants

80 XP

Lawrenceville, GA

03/29/2022

Very easy Maintenance.

Survivor

Blooms easily

Fast grower

Money Tree plant photo by @HeadCatnip named Your plant on Greg, the plant care app.

@@sydsgarden

11 Plants

883 XP

03/27/2022

money trees are quite easy to take care of.
mine has been getting amazing growth and has survived even in a north facing window.

Fast grower

Money Tree plant photo by @sydsgarden named chip on Greg, the plant care app.

@@d

1 Plants

81 XP

New York

03/12/2022

he's a cutie

Fast grower

Money Tree plant photo by @d named big boy on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Plantoasis

0 Plants

311 XP

Leeds, England

03/10/2022

Doesn’t need watering as much as you may think. A few of my leaves died when I left it too long once between waterings but the dead leaves don’t really spread into a dead branch or anything. Very easy for a beginner

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Money Tree plant photo by @Plantoasis named Lucky on Greg, the plant care app.

@@HotshotMena

11 Plants

1,115 XP

Pasadena, TX

03/04/2022

Very good to the eye! Survivor!

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Survivor

Money Tree plant photo by @HotshotMena named CASH on Greg, the plant care app.

@@SpicyCarobtree

3 Plants

64 XP

Stockholm, Stockholms län

02/11/2022

I have grown an emotional bond with my money tree

Large, lush leaves

Easy to propagate

Browns easily

Money Tree plant photo by @SpicyCarobtree named Dave on Greg, the plant care app.

@@NotChris

18 Plants

323 XP

Toronto, Ontario

02/02/2022

Big boi

Large, lush leaves

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Money Tree plant photo by @NotChris named Big bandz on Greg, the plant care app.

@@OriginalRedcap

2 Plants

48 XP

Parker, CO

01/31/2022

I love it smmm!

Survivor

Money Tree plant photo by @OriginalRedcap named Leonardo on Greg, the plant care app.

@@DaniPhantom

51 Plants

3,011 XP

Laguna Niguel, CA

01/26/2022

I love this plant with all of my heart.
Had a nat problem that was seemingly impossible to get rid of. Only had a nat infestation on THIS particular plant

Pest magnet

Money Tree plant photo by @DaniPhantom named Money Tree on Greg, the plant care app.

@@philipvpham

5 Plants

427 XP

Kansas City, MO

01/19/2022

Tattooed

Survivor

Money Tree plant photo by @philipvpham named Gara on Greg, the plant care app.

@@flwrgrlalkhmy

4 Plants

98 XP

01/15/2022

Say I Love you everyday

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Blooms easily

Survivor

Money Tree plant photo by @flwrgrlalkhmy named Money Tree on Greg, the plant care app.

@Cheryl

21 Plants

1,303 XP

01/14/2022

I have Two of these great plants

Fast grower

Blooms easily

Survivor

@Cheryl

21 Plants

1,303 XP

01/14/2022

Awesome plant you know says if u get 6leaves on Growth means money or business etc your going get or make money

Fast grower

Blooms easily

@@liberalbadbtch

2 Plants

166 XP

01/10/2022

Yayyyy so cute

Large, lush leaves

Survivor

Money Tree plant photo by @liberalbadbtch named Daenerys on Greg, the plant care app.

@@8plantroom

5 Plants

191 XP

01/09/2022

So pretty and grows fast. very nice plant for anyone.

Large, lush leaves

Fast grower

Survivor

Money Tree plant photo by @8plantroom named Demi on Greg, the plant care app.

@@wildpurplechild

49 Plants

4,776 XP

Watertown, CT

01/09/2022

I started with the typical 5 braided trunks and this is the only one that survived, and keeps surviving! This thing is a freaking pest MAGNET. Spider mites a few weeks ago, now scale and sooty mold 🙄 Every time I trim one of the leaves new growth pops up immediately though, so at least she’s happy 🤷🏽‍♀️

Fast grower

Survivor

Pest magnet

Money Tree plant photo by @wildpurplechild named Queenie on Greg, the plant care app.

@@BoozyBillsBabe

46 Plants

9,015 XP

Baltimore, MD

01/09/2022

I love this money tree! It came to me looking a little sad from shipping but it has completely rebounded and is thriving now with little effort on my part!

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves