Money Tree
Pachira aquatica
- Light
- Medium light to bright, indirect light. Best spot: close to a bright window but out of the sun's direct rays.
- Water
- Keep evenly moist, never soggy
- Humidity
- Does better with extra humidity
- Potting mix
- An indoor potting mix with good drainage
- Size
- Usually 6 to 8 feet indoors
- Pets
- Non-toxic (ASPCA)
How to care for a money tree
Often sold with several trunks braided together. It likes indirect light or a mix of sun and shade; direct sun scorches the leaves. Keep it in a moist, well-drained mix, never standing in water, at 65 to 75°F with good humidity. It can summer outdoors; bring it in before temperatures drop to 45°F. Houseplants don't flower.
Common problems
Standing water rots the roots, and dry soil drops leaves. Yellow leaves point to low humidity or a lack of nutrients. Aphids, mealybugs, scale and fungus gnats; anthracnose and powdery mildew.
Questions people ask
How much light does a money tree need?
Medium light to bright, indirect light. Best spot: close to a bright window but out of the sun's direct rays.
How often should I water a money tree?
Keep evenly moist, never soggy.
Is money tree toxic to cats and dogs?
No. Non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses.
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