Grow Well Guides

Pachira

Pachira is a tropical tree that hails from the lush landscapes of Central and South America. With its plump trunk and lush, glossy leaves, this tree adds a touch of natural beauty to any space, be it indoors or outdoors. Affectionately known as the "money tree," it has long been cherished in various cultures as a symbol of good fortune and abundance.

Planting Calendar

Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring

Pachira are available throughout the year as an indoor plant.

Prepare

The Money Tree naturally grows in freshwater swamps and river banks in tropical rainforests in Central America

Position

Pachira like a well lit position that is out of direct sunlight.

Soil

Pachira requires a free draining soil such as Kings House Plant Mix.

Care

Watering

Like most tropical plants, the Money Tree also enjoys slightly moist soil. You can keep your Money Tree happy by watering the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Depending on the size of your plant and the pot it's in, this may be once a week or once every two weeks. Water slowly and deeply, until water starts to come out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Allow the plant to drain for a few minutes until the excess moisture has drained from the pot. Be sure to not overwater your plant as this can cause root rot.

Feeding

Feed with Kings Liquid House Plant food every 2 weeks from spring through to the end of autumn.

Spraying

Pachira can be prone to mites, this can be controlled by spraying with Maverik.

General Care

Pachira likes a humid environment. Mist your plant daily with filtered water. Other ways to increase humidity is to place a bowl of water nearby. Put stones in the bottom of the saucer and fill to just below the top of the stones with filtered water, then sit your plant on top. Make sure the bottom of the plant pot is not sitting in the water.

Expert Tip

Too much direct light can cause the leaves to bleach and too little sunlight makes the plant become leggy. When a plant becomes "leggy" that means it has really long, stretched, stems, with just a few leaves on the top.

Frequently Asked Questions