Pachira aquatica – Braided Money Tree

Pachira aquatica – Braided Money Tree

Glossy green leaves fan outward above an attractive braided trunk, giving this tropical money tree a lovely sculptural presence in an indoor plant collection. Native to Central America and Mexico, Pachira is grown as a container specimen for its upright form and distinctive hand-shaped foliage. This young plant is offered in a 4-inch pot and can be grown on as an indoor tree. Choose a warm spot with bright, indirect light and protection from strong direct sun, which can scorch the leaves. Keep the well-drained potting mix moist, allowing the surface to begin drying between waterings, and never leave the pot standing in water. Humid air and reduced watering during the cooler months help keep it growing well.

Key Features:

• Evergreen tropical tree; upright container-grown habit
• Decorative braided trunk
• Glossy green leaves with a distinctive palmate form
• Excellent indoor specimen and gift plant
• Prefers warm temperatures and humid air
• Grown for foliage and form; flowering is not expected on braided indoor plants
• Frost sensitive; protect from cold conditions

Growing Details:
Height: About 3–6 feet as a mature indoor plant | Spread: About 2–3 feet
Exposure: Bright indirect light | Water: Moderate; moist, well-drained soil with no standing water
Care: Warm conditions and humid air; reduce watering in fall and winter
USDA Hardiness Zone: 10–12
Pot size: 4 inches