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Money Tree Plant - Plants at 1-800

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I just received one of these compact trees as a gift. My mother and I were lucky enough to stumble across several specimins for under $15 at a local grocery store.

These plants are significant to followers of Feng Shui. The five leaves symbolize the five elements in feng shui: wood, fire, water, earth and metal. Some say that if the plant is kept where money is kept (or where money is needed), that wealth and prosperity will follow. The plant is referred to as "Bringer of Good Fortune" in Asian cultures, especially if given as a gift.

The braided money tree plant, known as Pachira aquatica, is one of the easiest houseplants to take care of. It grows well in low light conditions. Although, on the instructions for the specimen I was given, it says to give it plenty of sun and water once weekly. On the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM website, the care instructions are to let the plant's soil dry out before watering. I would go by the instructions given with your individual specimen. But if this plant can survive in a grocery store setting and is routinely given as a corporate desk gift, I would surmise that it is fairly adaptable and resilient.

When you receive your money tree, it will typically be 4-5 years old (1-2 feet in height). If properly cared for and repotted every few years, it is said that these trees can reach up to 7 feet in height. (via ww22.1800flowers.com)