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Lilith Hudson

How to Look After a Money Tree — Care for This "Prosperous" Plant, and Legend Says It'll Give You Good Fortune

A money tree beside a navy blue sofa.

The money tree is undoubtedly one of the best indoor trees to incorporate into your space. If you're tired of the ficus or fiddle leaf figs, this houseplant — otherwise known as Pachira aquatic — promises a more intriguing silhouette than its rivals, with bushy green foliage atop a tall braided stem.

And while it certainly gets the seal of approval for its looks, this popular houseplant is rewarding in more ways than one. "It's part of the Feng Shui plant group and is called the money tree as it is believed that the plant brings good luck and prosperity to homes and offices," explains Dom Butler, founder of Plant Drop. "It makes the Pachira the ideal gift for housewarming parties."

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