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Pachira aquatica
Pachira aquatica
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Cue our instant interest: we love an enthralling backstory. The history of the Braided Money Tree was rooted many centuries ago, when a Taiwanese farmer in dire financial straits found a stray Pachira Money treey growing in his field. Taken by its beauty, he decided to try his hand at growing more plants from that Pachira’s seeds, in the hope that others would be similarly enthralled with her charm. And they were! The Pachira became wildly popular across Taiwan, and the farmer grew prosperous and wealthy from his crops. That’s why he started calling them Money Trees.
The Braided Money Tree has been symbolic of prosperity since its first cultivation. She's believed to bring wealth in finances, fulfilment and overall security. They’re also emblematic of good luck, so when you gift one to yourself or a loved one, just remember: you’re giving the gift of a plant that brings fortune, comfort and positivity.
In Asia, it’s become very popular as an office plant, as it’s thought it will help a business thrive. Got to be worth a try, right?
Watering
She stores water in her trunk, so only needs gentle watering. Give her a drink when the soil is completely dry. She doesn't mind drought periods.
Lighting
Somewhere nice and bright, but not direct sunlight.
Did you know?
Pachira aquatica can grow up to 18 m (59.1 ft) in height in the wild.
Pet friendly.
Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves. Collections or 'mixed' listings for plants will be selected dependant on availability and carefully hand-picked to ensure their quality.
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