Money tree

Pachira aquatica

Also called · Pachira · braided pachira

A small tree, often with braided trunks, said to bring good fortune.

LightBright shade
WaterWhen half dry
WhereNear a bright window

Care tag · 17

“Squeeze the trunk. Firm is healthy; soft means too much water.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright shade. Outdoors, morning sun is fine once it is used to it.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top half of the soil is dry. The trunks rot if the roots sit in water.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining potting soil in a pot with a hole.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Perlite
    • A pot with a drainage hole

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Yellow leaves and a soft trunk

    Too much water. Let it dry out. Soft trunks usually can't be saved, but the others can.

  • Leaves dropping

    A change of place or a draught. Keep it in one spot.

Near a bright window

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