Unique Braided Trunk
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 4 Feet

Braided Money Tree is a low-maintenance plant with a unique trunk! Whether you believe it brings you luck, it sure is a delight to enjoy! It has a unique braided trunk with bright-green leaves. This plant is sure to brighten up any space.

Best Locations For Growing Braided Money Tree

This plant is a great addition anywhere you decide to place it. Put it in your bedroom, kitchen, family room, bathroom, or office.

Braided Money Tree Sunlight Requirements

The Braided Money Tree does best when placed near a window that faces east. West- or south-facing windows are okay too, as long as the light is filtered. Bright indirect light is best for this plant.

Braided Money Tree Care

Plant Braided Money Tree in a sandy peat-moss soil. Start with a 6-inch pot and repot every two to three years as the plant grows. When repotting, use a pot one size bigger. As the Braided Money Tree grows, be sure to maintain its braid when the trunk is still flexible. Remove leaves from the lower part of the trunk.

Watering Braided Money Tree

This plant has average water needs. The soil should be allowed to dry in between watering. When the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry, water deeply and dump any excess liquid from the drainage tray.

Feeding Braided Money Tree

Fertilize this plant once a month during the growing season with a liquid feed at half the strength recommended by the manufacturer.

Braided Money Tree Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 4 feet

Mature Spread: 10 inches

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Dark Green

Temperature: 65° - 85°F (18° - 29°C)

Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)

Common Name: Braided Money Tree

Other Name(s): Guiana Chestnut

Scientific Name: Pachira aquatica

Plant Type: House Plant

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Braided Money Tree