- 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 |
- SKU:
- Pachira_Braid-HP
Container Sizes
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