The pachira thrives in bright, indirect light and requires moderate watering, ensuring the soil dries out slightly between waterings. A key care point is to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Additionally, pachira benefits from occasional misting to maintain humidity levels, making it well-suited for indoor environments.
Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7 |
| Hardiness Zones |
10-12
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Colloquially known as the money tree, this is a tropical species that's commonly cultivated in moist, warm climates. The name comes from an old tall tale, but it has led to the money tree being considered a talisman of good fortune. Bonsai versions are often trained during growth to develop braided trunks, which gives them a striking decorative appearance. Modern research suggests the nuts are potentially carcinogenic and should not be consumed.
Money tree (Pachira glabra) can regularly be found in stores sold in small pots as braided Bonsai plants. Their showy trunk will stay hued with green throughout maturity. The wood is sometimes used for objects of light use, such as toys and boxes. It's often mistaken with the Malabar chestnut (Pachira aquatica), which doesn't develop a mature bulbous base like the money tree.
Common issues for Pachira based on 10 million real cases
