What kind of growing environment suits the Money Tree

Money Tree

The Money Tree, also known as Zamioculcas zamiifolia or the Arum Fern, is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant and a very rare foliage plant with underground tubers, native to tropical Africa. The above-ground part of the Money Tree has no main stem; adventitious buds sprout from the tubers to form large compound leaves, and the leaflets are fleshy with short petiolules, firm and dark green; the underground part consists of plump, fat tubers. Pinnate compound leaves emerge from the top of the tuber, the leaf rachis is sturdy, and the leaflets are opposite or nearly opposite along the rachis. The base of the petiole is swollen and woody; each compound leaf has 6 to 10 pairs of leaflets, with a lifespan of more than 5 years, constantly renewed by new leaves.

Ecological Habits of the Money Tree

The Money Tree is native to the tropical (savanna) climate zone of eastern Africa with relatively low rainfall. It likes warm, slightly dry, semi-shaded environments with small annual average temperature fluctuations. It is fairly drought-tolerant, but fears cold, avoids strong direct sunlight, and dreads heavy, sticky soil and water accumulation in the pot. If the pot soil has poor drainage and aeration, it can easily cause its tubers to rot. It requires loose, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, ranging from acidic to slightly acidic. It has strong sprouting ability; after cutting off the thick, large compound leaves, new leaves will quickly sprout from the top of the tuber.

Ornamental Value and Uses of the Money Tree

Examining the Money Tree plant carefully from an aesthetic point of view, its newly emerging pinnate compound leaves almost always come in pairs, one long and one short, one thick and one thin, hence it is also known by the alternative name "Dragon and Phoenix Wood." Each of its even-pinnate compound leaves presents a thick, sturdy state at the base of the rachis, as if it were a protruding Buddha's belly. The middle and upper parts of the rachis are cylindrical, with irregular dark brown markings on them, as if covered with a layer of camouflage clothing. The elliptical or ovate leaflets on its compound leaves are thick and substantial in texture, with a deep green leaf color, as if coated with a layer of shimmering glaze under the sun. If several plants are planted together in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain pot, they present a vigorous, upward vitality and a lush, dripping-green energy.

The Money Tree is a rather popular large indoor bonsai plant, especially when placed in larger living rooms, studies, and sitting rooms, where it creates an elegant, simple style with a southern tropical flavor. It is a world-famous new-generation indoor foliage plant with a graceful, neat plant shape.

1. Placing the Money Tree in the office. The newly emerging pinnate compound leaves of the Money Tree have the alternative name "Dragon and Phoenix Wood," which is very peculiar. The elliptical or ovate leaflets on the compound leaves are thick in texture and lovely deep green. If several plants are planted together in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain pot, they give people a feeling of vigorous upward growth and lush, dripping-green freshness. It is most suitable for placing on an office desk, suitable for openings and promotions, heralding rolling wealth coming your way. At the same time, the Money Tree's function of regulating humidity can also play a role in the office. An air-conditioned office will become healthier with a few pots of Money Tree

2. Placing the Money Tree on the balcony. In everyone's home, the balcony is the place closest to nature's sunlight, air, and rain, and is the place where the house takes in energy, having a very important influence on the feng shui of the entire residence. Green plants can adjust the vitality. Generally speaking, the Money Tree has round, thick, and full leaves, is easy to grow, and has vigorous vitality, absorbing the metal energy from the outside world, which is extremely beneficial for bringing wealth into the home. Moreover, a Money Tree with thicker, larger, and greener leaves is even better. Placing it on the balcony is not only beneficial for prospering the home but also for beautifying the home, pleasing the mood, and having a very positive impact on people's physical and mental health.

3. Placing the Money Tree indoors. We all know that some plants are very suitable for placing inside the home, being very helpful for both feng shui and the family's health. Placing a wealth-attracting plant indoors, such as the Money Tree, can help attract wealth. The living room is a place for entertaining guests and gathering with friends; placing a flowering plant like the Money Tree, which implies good fortune and gathering wealth, enhances the home's wealth luck and has the effect of bringing in treasure. If it can be placed at the wealth position, the effect is even better, especially for a Money Tree with large leaves, though be careful to plant it in soil and not grow it in water. At the same time, note that once the plant becomes sick or withers, it must be replaced immediately.