Best space & place
It requires bright indirect light, but direct sunlight will scorch the leaves and result in white patches.
When to water & feed
Also known as the Guiana Chestnut, this intriguing specimen grows by the water, hence the addition of 'Aquatica' but doesn't need as much watering as you would expect. Storing water in its bulbous trunk.
Need to know
The stems are incredibly delicate so moving around your home may mean some are bent, and these should just be clipped away. They are incredibly fast growing so are replaced very quickly.
Pollutant Absorption Credentials
The Money Tree has been shown to help remove benzene and formaldehyde from the air. These toxins are given off by plastics, synthetic fibers and dyes, but can also be found in tobacco smoke, paint and furniture wax, making it perfect for your living room.
Stem | Braided | Braided |
Height (Including pot): | 150-170cm | 180-190cm |
Nursery Potsize (Diameter): | ø27cm | ø35cm |
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): | 28cm+ | 36cm+ |
Decorative pot not included, available to buy here. The plant will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot.
For no fuss or mess you can put the plant in the growing pot it arrives in straight inside a decorative one. This also allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.
For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot.
Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in on a rounded pot.
Nursery Pot Diameter | Minimum Decorative Pot Opening Required |
⌀17cm |
18-19cm |
⌀20cm |
21-22cm |
⌀25cm |
25-26cm |
⌀28cm |
29-30cm |
⌀33cm |
34-35cm |
⌀35cm |
37-39cm |
⌀40cm | 41-42cm |
⌀45cm | 46-47cm |
⌀50cm | 51-52cm |
⌀55cm | 56-57cm |
⌀60cm | 61-62cm |
For a seamless finish where the plant is potted into the decorative pot, liners are available to prevent water leaking and the pot from damage.
We also offer a potting service.