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
Pachira aquatica
Pachira
Malvaceae
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
How often to water your Money Tree
every 7
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
Finding light for Money Tree in your home
a window
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 🏡.
How to fertilize Money Tree
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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Should I repot?? This is Treeyoncé — does she need repotted yet? #MoneyTree
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Wondering, is it sunburnt or dehydrated and looking at the bottom base of the stems is that healthy or a regular that they’re not green #MoneyTree
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Should I bring pop my plant as soon as I get is that mandatory? I have a baby one a baby plant it’s Little. #MoneyTree
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I just got this cute thing today #MoneyTree I just got this tree today from a former teacher of mine. I took it off her hands because her leaves were browning and just not getting better. I’ve discovered it’s ROOT BOUND💀 I’m planning on repotting it tonight but is there anything else I should do to ensure it gets healthier? Any ideas as to how to keep it nice and healthy, and what type of pot I should put her in, and depending on the root ball, the size? Is it super important I get myself a humidifier, or would it be okay to sit in a bathroom? Can I stick it under my window so it gets bright indirect light, or does it need bright and it should sit in my window instead? Just a few questions lol
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The leaves on my money plant are turning yellow. #MoneyTree I have delayed watering from the plant schedule but it doesn’t seem to be making a difference.
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My money tree trunk is soft. #MoneyTree
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What's going on with my money tree? #MoneyTree
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My money tree is starting to get a bit yellow and has some spots? It’s about 2 feet away from the nearest window and we water it every 10 days or so. We’ve had it for almost 2 years and have never had issues until the last month! Help. #MoneyTree
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Money tree advice needed I just got my first money tree! Is there any tips and tricks I should know to help me take the best care of it?? #plantsmakepeoplehappy #planttherapy #plantaddict #help #happyplants #moneytree
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Is this enough dirt when re potting a money tree? My money tree was loosing leaves and sadly got some ants and gnats , so I was told by a friend that it would be best to clean the pot out and put new dirt. I am really hoping this helps my plant, but is this enough dirt or should I put another bag #moneytree
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
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
03/29/2022
Very easy Maintenance.
Survivor
Blooms easily
Fast grower
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
03/12/2022
he's a cutie
Fast grower
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
03/04/2022
Very good to the eye! Survivor!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
02/11/2022
I have grown an emotional bond with my money tree
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Browns easily
02/02/2022
Big boi
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
01/31/2022
I love it smmm!
Survivor
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
01/19/2022
Tattooed
Survivor
01/15/2022
Say I Love you everyday
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Survivor
01/14/2022
I have Two of these great plants
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Survivor
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
01/10/2022
Yayyyy so cute
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
01/09/2022
So pretty and grows fast. very nice plant for anyone.
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
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
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
01/09/2022
It has truly brought me good fortune. Gorgeous plant with a twisty trunk and tons of small leaves. Grows fast!
Fast grower
Survivor
01/05/2022
Loves sunlight🌼
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
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