Braided Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)

$26.99

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Bright light
Easy care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Braided Money Tree, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Braided Money Tree

Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included
8" pot: about 16 to 28 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Several slender trunks are braided together and topped with glossy leaves that fan out like an open hand. It is one of the most popular housewarming gifts there is, and it earns the spot on looks and easy care.

Give it bright, indirect light; a money tree in a dim corner stretches and drops leaves. Water thoroughly when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, then let the pot drain. It never wants to sit in a saucer of water. A quarter turn every time you water keeps the canopy even.

The small sizes sit happily on a desk or windowsill. The larger pots are floor plants, and with good light a money tree keeps growing for years. It suits anyone who wants a real tree indoors without fuss.

The ASPCA lists the money tree (Pachira aquatica) as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Braided Money Tree

How much light does the Braided Money Tree need?

Bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Braided Money Tree?

Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.

Is the Braided Money Tree toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3", 4", 6" and 8" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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