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4.7 out of 5 (544 experiences)


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 9
Money Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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
9
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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sad money tree seeking help for my money tree 😪 I thought it was just from my cat occasionally trying to chew on the leaves but more recently the leaves have become somewhat yellowish and/or dry and brittle as you can see. any suggestions??
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Is it normal for the bark of my money tree to be peeling? #MoneyTree
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Wish me and my money tree luck! I decided to repot my money tree because the pot it was in had a space for drainage, but didn’t have a drainage hole. I felt nervous, especially after seeing how small and delicate the roots are. I hope she survives and continues to thrive. 🤞🏼 Before and after… #MoneyTree #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewPlantMom
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Holes in leaves and a white web on one leaf #MoneyTree
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A few of the leaves are getting brown. I don’t know why #MoneyTree
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Not sure what is going on with my plant. Notice the brownish spots on some of the leaves. I first thought it was due to underwatering, but now I'm thinking it's something more. I recently repotted her to a smaller pot to see if that would help. 😢
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Got these yesterday, the dog pruned one last night . Is it dead? #MoneyTree
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Should I wait to repot? I bought a new pot for my money tree but I’m wondering if I should wait to repot for a few reasons. 1. New leaves are growing and I don’t want to disturb new growth. 2. The new pot (12” diameter, 13” high) is bigger than the current pot (12” diameter, 10” high). It’s more wide and spacious, so I’m wondering if it’s too big. Thoughts? The main reason I want to repot is because the current pot has a space for drainage but doesn’t actually have a drainage hole. The new pot has a drainage hole. Thanks in advance for the help. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #MoneyTree #MoneyTreeTeam
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My money tree plant is looking sallow just a few days out of the box. I just moved it next to the window, is that why it faded so fast, needing more light? #MoneyTree
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Why are the leaves yellow and falling off. I’m using the water schedule. #MoneyTree
Care Summary for Money Tree
Money Tree
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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












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 🤷🏽♀️



