What is the common name of the Money Doughnut? A full breakdown of the plant's names

Alternative names for the Money Doughnut

The Money Doughnut is also called Round-leaf Fulu Tong, and it is one of the many varieties of Fulu Tong. Abroad, people also call it Round-leaf Nanyang Shen.

Morphological characteristics of the Money Doughnut

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

The leaves of the Money Doughnut are alternate, with odd compound leaves. The small leaves are round, partly heart-shaped. The leaf color is pure and thick, without silvery-white markings. The whole plant has fewer branches, and the surface of the stem is covered with lenticels.

Growth habits of the Money Doughnut

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

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

Symbolism of the Money Doughnut

The Money Doughnut is also called Fulu Tong, meaning blessing and prosperity, and even more money, so the Money Doughnut represents a feng shui tree that brings wealth and good fortune. In feng shui, it is said that a home with Fulu Tong enjoys even smoother financial luck.