Pachira Money Tree

Beginner Friendly
Low Maintenance
Air Purifying
Pet Friendly

The Pachira Money Tree is a tropical indoor tree recognised by its distinctive trunk and large hand-shaped leaves that fan out in groups of five or more leaflets. It is a good-luck favourite around the world and increasingly popular in Indian homes.

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Plant care guide

Placement

Indirect lightBright, indirect light, with a little gentle morning sun.

Watering

Water when the topsoil feels dryWater when the top 3–4 cm of soil feels dry.

Soil

Nutrient-rich soilBest in a rich, loose potting mix that holds some moisture. Feed monthly in spring and summer.

Pet safety

Pet safeNon-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a worry-free choice for homes with pets.

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About the Pachira Money Tree

The Pachira Money Tree (Pachira aquatica) is a beautiful indoor plant loved for its umbrella-like leaves, thick woody trunk, and strong connection with luck, prosperity, and positive energy. Unlike the regular money plant, which grows as a trailing vine, the Pachira grows with a small tree-like form, giving it a more settled and decorative presence in the home. Its glossy green leaves spread out like little hands, adding freshness and height without taking up too much space. Easy to care for and well suited for Indian homes, it grows best in bright indirect light, needs watering only when the topsoil starts to dry, and looks lovely on side tables, desks, entry corners, office spaces, and gifting setups.

Specifications

Botanical name: Pachira aquatica
Plant type: Foliage
Size: Large
Height: 42–52 cm
Care level: Easy
Best placement: Floor, Shelf and Corner
Good for: Air Purifying, Gifting, Vastu

Did you know?

Its braided trunk is made by weaving young stems together; they fuse as they grow.
It became a symbol of good fortune in Taiwan in the 1980s.
In the wild it grows in swamps of Central and South America and bears large, edible nuts.

Packed for tosses and tumbles

Fit snuglyTucked in tight to ride out every bump.
Tied downPot and soil stay put, whichever way it turns.
Air holesRoom to breathe, so it arrives ready to show off.

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No Saplings
Grown to a full, display-ready size before it ships.
Arrives as Shown
The plant in the photos, in the pot you picked.
Real Photos, Honest Sizes
Shot at our farm, with real heights in cm.
Grown at Our Own Farm in Bhopal
Cared for by our team until the day it ships.
Delivered Across India
From our farm to homes all over India.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pachira Money Tree considered lucky?

Yes, Pachira Money Tree is widely kept as a lucky plant and is often chosen for homes, offices, shops, and gifting occasions for its association with prosperity and positive energy.

Is Pachira Money Tree good for gifting?

Yes, it makes a meaningful gift because it looks elegant and is associated with growth, good fortune, and new beginnings.

Is Pachira Money Tree good for home decor?

Yes, its small tree-like shape, glossy green leaves, and thick trunk make it a beautiful decor plant for side tables, entry corners, work desks, and living rooms.

Why is Pachira called a Money Tree?

Pachira is commonly associated with luck, prosperity, and positive energy in many homes and workspaces, which is why it is popularly called the Money Tree.

Is Pachira Money Tree the same as a regular Money Plant?

No, they are different plants. The regular Money Plant is a trailing vine, while the Pachira Money Tree grows like a small indoor tree with a woody trunk and umbrella-like leaves.