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How to propagate the money tree? A detailed introduction to common propagation methods

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The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is mainly propagated by seed, and seeds are not easy to obtain at home. Its seed is like a large melon, and once it grows to a suitable size it is suitable for ornamental display. Growers completely cut off its roots and canopy, ship its stump to florists, then place the stump in a greenhouse to re-root it as a cutting, letting it grow new roots and sprout new shoots, and then plant it in a pot.

I. Main uses

The money trees we buy on the market are not propagated by flower growers. The region where it is planted most densely should be Taiwan, China, and a large amount of the world's supply is provided by Taiwan, China. Its main role is as an economic crop, and its fruit can be pressed for oil.

II. Propagation by seed

The money tree is mainly propagated by seed, and its seed is like a large melon. After sowing, once it grows to a suitable size it is suitable for ornamental display.

Growers completely cut off the roots and canopy of the money tree, and ship only its stump to florists. The florists then place the stump in a greenhouse to re-root it as a cutting, letting it grow new roots and sprout new shoots, plant it in a pot, and sell it to flower markets in various places. Therefore, it is not easy to obtain its seeds at home. In addition, other propagation methods are not likely to produce that kind of thick, large trunk.

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