How tall will a money tree grow?

You most likely know it as that houseplant with the cool braided trunk and shiny green leaves, but the money tree—Pachira aquatica—hails from swampy regions of Central and South America, where it can grow up to 60 feet tall.

How fast does a money tree grow?

Money trees (Pachira aquatica) grow quickly as young trees. They can have 24" of growth in a single year! In the wild, they grow as tall as 60-feet, but indoors they usually top out at about 6-feet tall.

How long will a money tree live?

If properly maintained, domestic money trees can last anywhere from 10 to 15 years. Interestingly enough, money trees that grow in the wild (in South and Central America) are known to last over 30 years or more. Now, let's discuss how to take care of your money tree.

How tall can a money tree plant grow?

You can also prune your plant to keep it small if you'd like, as money tree plants can grow quite tall (according to Garden.org, they can grow up to 60 feet in their natural habitat!).

How can I make my money tree grow tall?

One of the main ways to encourage a Money Tree to grow bigger is by giving it ample space to do so. Replanting your Money Tree into a larger pot, preferably one size up from its current pot, will give your Money Tree plenty of room to stretch out its roots.

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How big can a money tree get indoors?

Indoors, you can treat a money tree as a bonsai plant and prune it regularly, or let it grow to its maximum inside height of about 8 feet. Money tree goes by a few other monikers, including water chestnut and Guiana chestnut.

Should I cut back my money tree?

Money trees should be pruned if they start to grow too tall or wide for their pots. You may notice branches or leaves extending out from the top or sides of the tree. This means it's time to prune the tree to reshape it and encourage healthy growth.

What is the biggest money tree?

Pachira aquatica can grow up to 18 m (59.1 ft) in height in the wild.

Do money trees like to be root bound?

There are some misconceptions about how Money Trees prefer to be kept. The fact is that few plants prefer to be root bound, regardless of what type they are. There are many plants, including Money Trees, that can tolerate being root bound, but that isn't necessarily a comfortable way for them to live.

What kills money trees?

Does a money tree flower?

Money Plant Flowers

Like all flowering plants, money trees need proper care to bloom, but it's not light, or a lack of light, that causes these indoor plants to fail to bloom. Outdoors, they produce flowers quite readily if their basic needs are met – and if they are pollinated.

When should you repot a money tree?

Money trees usually need to be repotted every three years. When repotting, choose pots with good drainage holes and keep the bottom lined with rocks or gravel. While you can trim back some root growth, take care to not cut off more than 25% of the roots. The best time to repot is during the early spring.

Are money trees hard to take care of?

Sure to become a favourite house plant, the Money Tree is easy to care for and will repay you in green dividends (that's foliage, not dollars) through the coming months and years. Wishing you plenty of good fortune and luck!

Should I Unbraid money tree?

Mature, unbraided trunks are usually resistant to bending and movement. At this point, it is not advisable to try to braid the trunk of the tree. If the trunks do not bend properly, they may snap, leaving you with an injured plant. If this happens, your tree may slowly recover, growing new stems and leaves.

Where do you put a money tree?

Place your money tree in a spot with lots of bright, indirect light, like a south- or west-facing window, but take care to keep it out of direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.

Do money trees clean the air?

Money Trees Have Air-Purifying Qualities

They found the money tree plant is one of the best ones for clearing the air. The Clean Air Study found money trees provide a natural way of removing toxic agents such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.

How do you thicken a money tree trunk?

As such, the best way to thicken the trunk of your Money Tree is by naturally allowing the trunk to get thicker over time. However, that could take years, even with fast-growing tree species.

Why do they call money trees money trees?

The money tree was an answered prayer

According to the legend, a man prayed for money and then became rich by growing multiple trees from one that he found in his field. He credited the tree for his newfound wealth, giving the tree its name.

How do you keep a money tree small?

To keep your plant small, cut back about 1/3 of the roots every year with your clean and sharp pruning shears. After cutting back the roots, replant in the same container or one that is a similar size and refresh with new potting soil.

Why is my money plant so leggy?

A Pilea becomes leggy because of inefficient exposure to bright, indirect light. This can most often be fixed by moving your plant to a location that receives more light. If your plant is extremely leggy, topping the plant may be your best course of action.

Why is my money tree leaning?

Your plant looks healthy. However, Money Trees are rather weedy and in reduced indoor light, they tend to grow tall and lose older leaves resulting in a leggy, leaning plant. More light helps to a limited extent. However, once they have lost lower leaves, pruning back the leggy stems is the only solution.

How do you know if a money tree is healthy?

Feel the top inch— if it's dry, you should water your Money Tree. If your Money Tree goes too long without water, the leaves will entirely turn brown and may even begin to start dropping from the plant. Try to avoid this as it is a serious stressor for the plant. Money Tree leaves should be a healthy and vibrant green.

How big do Chinese money plants get?

Chinese money plant isn't persnickety when it comes to its care. However there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, at maturity, the plant reaches about 12 inches tall with an equal width; be sure it has plenty of space to grow and develop new leaves.

How often are you supposed to water a money tree?

Unlike orchids and most other indoor plants, your money tree plant only needs about 6-8 ounces of water every three weeks, according to our growing experts. Watering weekly is a lot easier to remember, so we recommend giving it two ice cubes (3 tablespoons of water) every week.