Money Tree (Pachira aquatica) Care: Watering Methods and Tips for Growing It Thick and Green

Today we introduce a popular indoor foliage plant - the Money Tree, which some flower shop owners also call Polyscias. It has fairly round leaves, so it symbolizes being able to place countless money at home. Feng shui masters suggest flower lovers place it in the family's "wealth position," which can enhance its role in bringing in wealth and treasure.

As a very distinctive evergreen shrub, the Money Tree not only has an auspicious meaning but also purifies the air. After buying it from a flower shop, daily care is fairly simple. Its suitable growing temperature is between 22-28°C. In daily care, it can be placed in a spot with plenty of sunlight, but note that during midsummer when the temperature is above 35°C, it needs to be protected from direct sun, so that overly strong light does not easily scorch the leaves. In winter, when the temperature is below 15°C, it enters a slow-growth stage, and when the temperature is below 10°C, it begins to drop leaves.

As for watering, the Money Tree likes moist soil, so watering should be thorough. In dry weather, a little water mist can be sprayed around it to increase air humidity. When replenishing water, be careful not to let water accumulate at the bottom of the flowerpot, so as to prevent root rot.

As for fertilizing, if you want its leaves to be glossy, apply a dilute organic fertilizer once every half month, but be careful not to add concentrated fertilizer, and fertilization can be stopped in winter.