Money Plant Flower Pictures to Enjoy: A Fresh Little Succulent That Looks Like Copper Coins

The money plant is a succulent in the Crassulaceae family, genus Crassula, with the scientific name Crassula perforata, also known in some places as "wu yi nü" or "xing yi nü." Its name is very apt: the fleshy leaves grow in opposite pairs, clasping the stem, arranged section by section up the stalk, so from a distance it looks like strings of copper coins threaded on a rope. The money plant flower pictures commonly seen online are mostly of this plant, and pictures are the most direct way for beginners to identify it.

As seen in the pictures, the money plant's leaves are thick and plump, oval in shape, and normally a fresh green; in seasons with ample light and a large temperature difference between day and night, the leaf edges take on a ring of red, so the whole pot shows a mix of red and green and becomes even more ornamental. Its growth habit is compact, with dense branches, and once it forms a clustered clump, the branch tips droop slightly over the edge of the pot, giving it a lot of character.

For care, the money plant likes a sunny, well-ventilated environment, and a loose, breathable gritty soil is best. Water sparingly rather than generously: wait until the potting soil is completely dry before watering, since long-term waterlogging easily causes root rot. In the high heat of summer it grows slowly and needs some shading and reduced watering, while in winter it needs protection from the cold. When light is insufficient, the plant tends to become leggy, with elongated stem nodes and paler leaf color, a problem many growers run into, so its position should be as close to a window as possible.

For propagation, the money plant can be grown from cuttings or by division. Cut off healthy branches, let the wounds dry, then insert them in slightly moist soil, and they will quickly take root and survive. Because its name is auspicious and its growth habit is small and neat, it is often kept as a potted plant symbolizing the bringing in of wealth, placed on a windowsill or desk, as it is both attractive and easy to grow.