Money Tree

(Pachira Aquatica)

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
43
"Friends love the money tree i gave them, so Plntd., thank you one more time!"

Anja S, Plntd Customer
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
43

Money Tree

(Pachira Aquatica)

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Dhs. 399

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"Friends love the money tree i gave them, so Plntd., thank you one more time!"

Anja S, Plntd Customer
About Money Trees

The Pachira Aquatic tree is known as the Water Chestnut, Guiana Chestnut and Malabar chest, and, most popularly, the Money Tree.

This tree is highly popular in East Asian countries, particularly China, where it it believed to bring prosperity and good fortune. As such, this plant is very popular as an office plant, or for a loved one who's moving into a new home.

This plant is picky when it comes to light (it wants a lot of bright indirect light) and humidity (the more the better). But once it's in a place it can thrive in, it can survive with an occasional deep watering (about 2-3 times a month) and nothing more.

Fun Fact:
The tradition for braiding this plant’s trunk started in the 1980s, when a Taiwanese truck driver began doing so to "lock in the luck" of this plant.

Unique Meaning & Symbolism

In East Asian countries, this plant is a sign of good luck, fortune, and prosperity. It's the perfect gift for somebody moving into a new home or office

Caring For Money Trees

Light: Bright indirect sunlight

Money Trees want a lot of bright indirect sunlight. The more it gets, the taller this tree will grow and the bigger its leaves will be. If your tree's leaves begin to turn yellow or drop soon after bringing it home, it is probably getting too little light - move it closer to a window! However, as with all plants, be careful with direct sunlight (especially near unitinted windows), as too much will cause the water in your tree's leaves evaporate and the leaves to burn. This risk of scorching is higher if your plant gets direct sunlight during the day, when the day is hotest. Either way, keep an eye open for brown scorch marks on your leaves and, if you spot any, move it a few feet further away from your window.

In general, try to avoid placing this tree in a corner or a few.

Water: Every 2-3 weeks

Money Trees are native to wetlands that go through periods of heavy rainfall followed by drought. As with all plants, the closer to mimic its natural environment, the happier it will be. Whenever watering money trees, make sure to saturate it's soil fully (i.e. until all the excess water is coming out of its drainage holes), then wait for its soil to fully dry before rewatering it, again.

To check if it's ready for watering, stick your finger 2 inches into the soil to feel for the moisture. If the soil feels completely dry, you can water your Money Tree again. As with any plant, always make sure to throw away any excess water - water should never be logged at the bottom of the pot.

The more light your plant gets, the more you'll need to water it. Similarly, the less light it gets, the less it will need.

Pro tip: a common sign of a thirsty Money Tree is wrinkled leaves - if you notice this, then it's time for a drink!

Difficulty: Low maintenance 
Money Trees don't need much beyond adequete sunlight and correct watering. Get its placement right and this plant becomes an easy and highly rewarding plant to care for.

Pets: Completley safe
This plant is completely safe and non-toxic to pets.

Our Packaging & Shipping

Our Shipping:

We offer Free Next-day delivery across the UAE.

All of our products are safely delivered with our local shipping partners. We may contact you on the day of delivery to clarify your address.

Read our full shipping policy here

Our Packaging:

All of our packages are locally sourced and manufactured using sustainable & recyclable materials.

They are designed to be fully recyclable whilst keeping your plant completely safe on its way to you.

Our Quality Guarantree

Your plants will arrive happy, healthy, and pest-free—guaranteed.

If not, we replace them for free, no questions asked.

Simply reach out to us with a photo within 14 days of receiving your order.

Please note that since each planter is uniquely personalized and made-to-order, we are unable to offer refunds.

However, our standard guarantee ensures that we will replace any plants that do not meet our high standards of quality.

Learn more.

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How do I care for my Money Tree?:


We cover how to pick the right plant; where to place it; how to care for it, and what to look out for.


What others are saying about our Money Trees:

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 43 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 39 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
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    Oliver E.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Bought: For myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    I’m impressed!

    Just like what the title says, I am impressed with the way my transaction was dealt with from the initial questions down to the post order questions. They have clarified numerous things courtesy of their great customer service and response time. Packaging and delivery was also great. Best of all, my cat loved it also. Amazingly, they have a collection of plants that are pet friendly!

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    Nataliya
    Verified Buyer
    I do not recommend this product
    Bought: For myself
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Dead plant

    This is the state of the plant one day after the delivery ... I don't even have words, just check the pictures, they speak for themselves.

    Plntd
    1 month ago

    Oh no! We're sorry about what happened to your plant, Nataliya. Looks like your plant suffered from heat damage as it was delivered to you. That's awful and we're sorry about that!

    Fortunately, that's what we have our return and exchange policy for. Please reach out to our customer support team either on WhatsApp or via email and we'll replace your plant with an entirely immediately, or, if you prefer, offer you a full refund.

  • RJ
    Rowela Jore L.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Bought: As a Gift
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    To bring Good Luck and Prosperity

    My colleague loves it. She just moved to a new apartment, and I gave her this plant as a housewarming gift.

  • BM
    Balsam M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Bought: For myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Money Tree

    I love my money plant! The overall service and experience was great from ordering to packaging and delivery. The plant was very healthy and the pot options are well curated to be able to choose from a nice palette that will give your space a nice vibe. I recommend plntd for the value and quality offered.

  • YB
    Youssef B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Bought: For myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago

    I love it! Great quality and fast delivery. My cat likes it too!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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