Pachira Aquatica
Chinese Money Tree
Also known as the Guiana Chestnut, the Chinese Money Tree is a popular house plant, believed to bring luck and prosperity to the household.
This guy grows quite quickly and can reach an indoor height of 6 or 7 ft. Once it hits its max height, it may just start growing horizontally. It really is an impressive houseplant.
Most Popular Types
The Chinese Money Tree is typically found as a single tree trunk, sometimes as a stump to bring out more foliage, or as a braid of multiple trees.
Light
The Pachira does best in long hours of indirect sunlight. We recommend placing the tree near an east-facing window.
Temperatures
Air plants do well inside the house or hanging in trees outside. Once temps drop to 50 degrees, be sure to bring them in and place on a sunny windowsill.
Watering
Water when the top of the soil feels dry. The tree should be planted in loamy, quick-drying soil. It requires 50-60% humidity, which can be achieved by misting or by placing the pot on a dish filled with pebbles and water.
Toxicity
Generally non-toxic to pets and humans, although the sap may cause skin irritation.
Growth
Chinese money trees may grow to 30 ft in their native habitat, but will remain at a height of 6 or 7 ft if grown indoors. Once it reaches this height, it may begin to spread its branches.
Origin
This tree is found in swampy areas of South America.
Propagation
Pachira can be propagated through seeds, cuttings, or air-layering – cutting through the bark of a branch and keeping the area moist by wrapping with spaghnum moss. The branch can be cut once it has grown roots.
Dormancy
Pachira is winter dormant. Fertilize in the spring and summer, but not in winter.
Pachira aquatica money tree
The Pachira aquatica money tree is a very low maintenance houseplant.
A “Money Tree” plant (Pachira Aquatica)
A “Money Tree” plant (Pachira Aquatica)
Workshops at Growing Hobby
Workshop schedule set for after work hours and on Sunday afternoons. We now have central heating and air to make you more comfortable while you shop and attend workshops.