Money Tree
4.7 out of 5 (82 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Also known as
Mini Money Tree, Money Tree Pachira, Mini Pachira, Money Tree Bonsai, Brussel's Bonsai Braided Money Tree, Braided money tree, Alabar chestnut, French peanut, Guiana chestnut, Provision tree, Saba nut, Monguba and Pumpo
Taxonomy
Pachira aquatica
Pachira
Malvaceae
Malvales
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 49
Survivor 48
Large, lush leaves 42
Pet friendly 14
Browns easily 12
Blooms easily 6
Easy to propagate 5
Pest magnet 2
02/14/2021
My Money Tree has been such a great companion. I keep him on my desk and this might sound like woo-woo but he has this calming effect on me. It’s winter time right now where I live and he seems to h…
@Alex
New York, NY
02/13/2021
I think money trees are one of the best beginner plants because they’re so resilient and grow quickly even in low-light conditions. Pretty hard to go wrong with this plant if you just stick to a reas…
03/06/2021
This plant has gone through three potting transplants and a total break in all its major limbs (accidents happen when in a toddler classroom!) but has rebounded beautifully. From being just 10” tall …
@Brun0_t0mas
Paris, Île-de-France
03/31/2021
I got this plant from a neighbor who moved away rather than spend confinement in a student apartment. We’ve moved it around a few times and it doesn’t seem to care how much light it gets or how much …
@Apathygabby
Ames, IA
03/20/2021
i love my money tree! i picked it up for cheap from a grocery store and it was a little droopy for a few days until it adjusted to its new home. i added a humidifier after it had adjusted and it hasn…
04/19/2021
I love my money tree so much, but it has been a hard grower. It’s gone through a lot of phases in my ownership. It can be a high maintenance plant. It browns easily if in the sun for too long. I woul…
@Beeplantast…
Slidell, LA
03/16/2021
Money Mitch is my forever baby, when i got him His leave were average a month ago his leaves have since doubled.. hes easy to care for loves humidity i have mine on a pebble tray.. low maintenance an…
02/15/2021
If they come with the trunks tied together make sure to remove them before they choke out the plant. They love a lot of sun and if you take care of them right they will always be growing new leaves!
@Plantsong
Las Vegas, NV
02/15/2021
Be careful not to over water this plant!! This is my second one. It can get root rot very fast. My plan this time is to constantly check the moisture level before adding more water.
@Martin
New York, NY
02/22/2021
Money trees absolutely thrive in bright direct sunlight! Mine has continued to grow even through winter months :) Easy to care for and very rewarding plant to have in your home 🏡
How to care for Money Tree
Water
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 located in Orlando, FL.
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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Orlando, FL
74% High
Growing Money Tree in Orlando right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌
April 20th, 2021
Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Orlando is currently medium 👌.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…
Sunlight intensity will increase by 25.3% ☀️
April 20th, 2021
Orlando is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Orlando is expected to increase by 25.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 20.3 megajoules of energy per m2 p…
Daylight will increase by 1.5 hours 📈
April 18th, 2021
This month, Orlando is getting an average of 9.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 13.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 13.1 total hours of day…
Finding light for Money Tree in your home
a window
Money Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Orlando, FL ☀️.
This is a great time to watch your Money Tree thrive 🌿!
Nutrients
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.
When to repot Money Tree
Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴
April 18th, 2021
The growing potential in Orlando is high 📈.
It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot any p…
Care Summary for Money Tree
Money Tree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Orlando, FL, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
