What other aliases does the Money Pocket have? Let's get to know its other names

Other names for the Money Pocket

The Money Pocket is also called round-leaf Polyscias, and it is one of the many varieties of Polyscias. Abroad, people also call it round-leaf Polyscias fruticosa.

Morphological characteristics of the Money Pocket

For gardening beginners, the Money Pocket looks no different from other foliage plants, but the Money Pocket is indeed different from other plants.

The leaves of the Money Pocket are alternate and have odd compound leaves. The small leaves are round, with some parts appearing heart-shaped. The leaf color is pure and thick, with no silvery-white markings. The whole plant has relatively few branches, and the surface of the stem is covered with lenticels.

Growth habits of the Money Pocket

The Money Pocket originally grew in the Pacific Islands and likes a warm, humid, and sunny environment. It grows normally in semi-shade environments, is not cold-tolerant, and is afraid of drought. When growing the Money Pocket at home, it needs to be placed indoors in bright light. Without proper sunlight exposure, it grows even more vigorously. In summer, care should be taken to avoid direct sunlight.

When growing the Money Pocket at home, it is necessary to frequently spray water on the plant to increase air humidity and keep the leaf color fresh. In addition, apply a special fertilizer for foliage plants once every 2 weeks, using light fertilizer frequently. When fertilizing, be careful not to splash it on the leaves to avoid burning them.

Symbolism of the Money Pocket

The Money Pocket is also called Polyscias, meaning fortune and prosperity, and even more money, so the Money Pocket represents a feng shui tree that brings wealth and good fortune. In feng shui, it is said that with a Polyscias at home, financial luck flows more smoothly.