Learn All About Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) with our Guide
Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) is an ever popular houseplant with an attractive umbrella like shape and twisted trunk. Native to Central and Southern America where it naturally grows in swamps, its low maintenance nature makes this a great choice for beginner plant enthusiasts. It received its Money Tree name from the rumoured story that a poor man was praying for money when he found a Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica), he began making money selling the seeds.
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Light |
Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) prefers bright indirect light, however will tolerate lower light levels. |
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Watering |
Water your Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) once every 2 weeks in the growing season (March -September) and reduce watering throughout Winter. |
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Humidity |
You can mist your Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) frequently to boost humidity however they will tolerate dry air. |
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Temperature |
Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) will prefer temperatures between 15-24c. |
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Fertilizer |
Feed your Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) monthly throughout the growing season (March-September). |
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Toxicity |
Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) is non-toxic to humans and animals and can be kept near pets and young children. |
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Additional Care Information |
Wipe the leaves of your Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) with a clean cloth to help with the photosynthesis process. Occasional leaf drop is normal and not something to be concerned about. |
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Troubleshooting |
Yellowing leaves on your Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) indicates overwatering. Remove any mushy roots or leaves and let the soil completely dry out before watering again. Brown leaf tips are a sign of scorching from too much direct light. Move your Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) to a shadier place. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.