Money Tree Has These Other Names, Have You Heard of Them?

Money Tree

The Money Tree, also known as Zamioculcas zamiifolia and Golden Pine. The Money Tree is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant, and is a very rare foliage plant with underground tubers, native to tropical Africa. The Money Tree has no main stem above ground; adventitious buds sprout from the tuber to form large compound leaves. The leaflets are fleshy with short petiolules, firm and deep green; the underground part is a plump tuber. 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 petiole base is swollen and woody; each compound leaf has 6 to 10 pairs of leaflets, with a lifespan of over 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 temperature fluctuations. It is relatively drought-tolerant, but afraid of cold, and averse to strong direct sunlight. It fears heavy, sticky soil and water accumulation in the pot. If the pot soil has poor drainage and aeration, it can easily cause its tuber to rot. It requires loose, fertile soil that drains well, is rich in organic matter, and is acidic to slightly acidic. It has strong sprouting ability; after cutting off the thick compound leaves, new leaves will quickly emerge from the top of the tuber.

Ornamental Value and Uses of the Money Tree

Looking carefully at the Money Tree plant from an aesthetic perspective, its newly emerged pinnate compound leaves are almost always 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 has a thick, sturdy base at the leaf rachis, as if it were a raised Buddha's belly. The middle and upper parts of the rachis are cylindrical, with irregular dark brown markings, as if covered with a layer of camouflage clothing. Its oval or ovate leaflets on the compound leaves are thick and substantial, with a deep green leaf color, as if coated with a layer of shimmering glaze in the sunlight. If several plants are planted together in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain pot, they give a sense of vigorous upward vitality and lush, dripping verdure.

The Money Tree is a rather popular large indoor bonsai plant, especially when placed in a relatively spacious living room, study, or sitting room, where it conveys elegant, simple style with a southern charm. It is a new-generation indoor foliage plant with a beautiful, neat plant shape, famous worldwide.

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

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 draws in energy, having a very important influence on the feng shui of the entire residence. Green plants can regulate vitality. Generally speaking, the Money Tree has round, thick and full leaves, is easy to grow and has vigorous vitality, absorbs external metal energy, and is extremely beneficial for bringing wealth into the home. Moreover, Money Trees with thicker, larger and greener leaves are 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 has 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, helpful for both feng shui and family health. Placing a wealth-attracting plant indoors, such as the Money Tree, can help attract wealth fortune. The living room is a place for entertaining guests and gatherings of friends. Placing a flowering plant like the Money Tree, which embodies auspiciousness and the meaning of gathering wealth and prospering, enhances the home's wealth fortune and has the effect of bringing in treasures. If it can be placed at the wealth position, the effect is even better, especially Money Trees with large leaves, but note that it must be planted in soil, not grown in water. Also note that once the plant becomes sick or withers, it must be replaced immediately.