Money Tree
4.7 out of 5 (544 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 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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I’m trying to save my money tree. I repotted it and noticed some new leaves, but I just realized they’re not actually opening and feel kind of soft. Any advice? #MoneyTree
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Happy Easter love Emmy
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Won't grow roots I propagated my #MoneyTree due to root rot. I chose to put it in water; it has been in the water for approximately 2 months with zero root growth. I want to plant it, but i don't want to do harm. Since propagating, it's grown from just two stems to the leaves you see. It just won't grow roots. What should I do? Also, I'm not sure what the bumps are on the thicker stem.
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Is this a sign of anything specific? Yellow leaves with black dots. #MoneyTree Should I be worried, trim it or anything? I repotted my money tree a few days ago. It was thriving before but it doesn’t seem to be doing as well today. I also tried adding some fertilizer or something too. Any info helps thanks #NewPlantDad
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I reported a money tree and the leaves are starting to turn brown .what should I do? #MoneyTree
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Brown spots on Money Tree Can anyone help identify what’s going on with this?
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Money tree dying since moving to the desert Hi! My large money tree that was really thriving has really shriveled up and is not doing well since moving to the desert. I know they don’t like the shock of moving but we’ve been here now for 4 months. I use a humidifier as well and stay away from drafts. Any other ideas? Before on the far right and now on the left. Thanks for any help!
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My money tree has flies around the soil and is increasing around the home. What should I do.
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What kind of fertilizer should I get #MoneyTree
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just pruned the other day so it grows straight up this is the only money tree i kept alive & i almost lost it 😭 what are some tips for care that i might be missing #MoneyTree
Care Summary for Money Tree
Money Tree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 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 314
Fast grower 290
Large, lush leaves 241
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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