What do you want? Is it health or wealth? A little tree may help you with the latter.
A money tree will turn fortune in your favor and help you get more money than ever before – as long as you take care of it!
What’s a money tree?
A money tree is a small plant arrangement. Its real name is Pachira Aquatica. Unlike the ones you may find in the wild, a money tree is actually four or five trees braided together. People often buy this type of plant as a good luck charm or to bring wealth to their household.
This tree is perfect for homeowners who want more green inside their house but know they can’t take too much care of it. It requires little water and sunlight to thrive.
Why is it called a money tree?
Many people believe money trees bring wealth to whoever has it. According to a legend, a poor man prayed for money and soon found a money tree on the street. He took it home, planted it, and used its seeds to plant more money trees. He then sold the extra trees and made a fortune.
Benefits of a money tree
- Luck: Many cultures believe money trees are good omens and bring good luck. Finding a money tree on the street means fortune favors you. At the same time, you can give it to someone else as a good luck charm.
- Looks: This small plant will improve how your room looks no matter where you put it. It’s simple yet elegant.
- Wealth: As you can probably tell, a money tree is all about bringing wealth to whoever owns it. People often buy or give away money trees hoping to make more money.
Where do you place a money tree?
You can place your money tree anywhere you want as long as it’s a bright room inside your house. Expose it to indirect sunlight near a window if possible.
Avoid putting a money tree right under sunlight because too much sun exposure can burn its leaves.
You can leave a money tree outside as long as it’s not always under the sun and the temperature stays between 65 and 80 degrees.
How do you take care of a money tree at home?
Taking care of a money tree is a three-step approach: set the humidity levels, water it, and expose it to indirect sunlight.
First, increase the humidity during winter or dry seasons. Second, slightly water it every so often, and make sure the soil is 50 to 75% dry. Third, turn the plant around every time you water it – that way, only one side faces the sun.
Is a money tree easy to care for?
Absolutely! A money tree requires little care – and provides plenty of good stuff in exchange for that. There’s no need to have a green thumb to care for this plant.
A money tree requires indirect sunlight, water every few days, and fertilizer once or twice per year. Keep the temperature between 65 and 80 degrees for the plant to thrive.
How big will a money tree get?
It depends! Money trees grow up to be anywhere between six and eight feet tall. On average, they grow up to be seven feet tall.
Then again, there’s a lot of growth potential for wild money trees! In nature, these trees can stand twenty to eighty feet tall! Don’t worry. Store-bought money trees won’t grow up to touch your ceiling – and will stay under eight feet tall.
How long do money trees live?
A domestic money tree can live for a decade. Sometimes, these plants can make it to the 15-year mark. At the same time, wild money trees can live for almost twice as much.
Take good care of your plant for it to last. Too much sun, too much water, or wrong temperatures can kill a money tree.
Does a money tree actually work?
That’s up to you to decide. Plenty of people believe money trees bring good wealth and better luck to those who have it.
This plant is a usual gift in East Asian cultures, especially among people about to embark on a new business. Worst-case scenario, you get a plant that’ll help you purify the air at home!
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