The money tree grows in such a unique way, will you like it?

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, and 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 stout, and the leaflets are opposite or nearly opposite on 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 a warm, slightly dry, semi-shaded environment with small annual average temperature variations, and is fairly drought-tolerant, but afraid of cold, and avoids strong direct sunlight and exposure; it fears heavy, sticky soil and water accumulation in the potting soil. If the potting soil has poor permeability, 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, large compound leaves, new leaves will quickly sprout 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 emerging pinnate compound leaves almost always come in 2, 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 rachis, as if it were a protruding Buddha's belly. The middle and upper part of the rachis is 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 in texture and deep green in color, as if coated with a layer of sparkling glaze in the sunlight. If several plants are planted together in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain pot, there is a kind of vigorous, upward vitality and lush, dripping-green energy.

The money tree is a fairly popular large indoor bonsai plant, especially placed in a relatively spacious living room, study, or sitting room, with elegant and simple style, and a southern charm. It is a new generation of world-famous indoor foliage plant with a beautiful, neat plant shape.

1. Place 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 oval 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, it gives people a feeling of vigorous upward growth and lush, dripping-green vitality. It is most suitable for placing on an office desk, suitable for openings and promotions, indicating that it will bring you rolling wealth. 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. Place the money tree on the balcony. In everyone's home, the balcony is the place closest to nature's sunlight, air, and rain and dew, and is where the house takes in qi, having a very important impact 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 strong vitality, absorbing external metal qi, and 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. Place the money tree indoors. We all know that some plants are very suitable for placing at home, and are very helpful for both feng shui and family health. Placing a wealth-bringing plant indoors, such as the money tree, can help attract wealth. The living room is a place for entertaining guests and gatherings of friends. Placing a flowering plant such as the money tree, which implies good fortune and gathering wealth and prosperity, enhances the family's wealth luck and has the effect of bringing in wealth and treasure. If it can be placed in the wealth position, the effect is even better, especially a money tree 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 withered, it must be replaced immediately.