The money tree plant (pachira aquatica) is widely popular, not just in the United States, but around the world. Why is a plant so popular and gaining more and more fans? Because this plant doesn’t just look good, it is a plant that will provide you with many wonderful blessings!
The money tree is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune to it’s owner. For this reason, many people give it as a gift. When a person is about to start a new phase of their life, it is a great gift to offer. It is a popular wedding gift. It is also given when someone is going through a divorce, graduating, receives a promotion or starts a new business. Just think of how original and thoughtful your gift will be when you explain what it is! Why not get one for yourself? It is a great “just because” gift.
How did the money tree get its name? Many years ago there was a poor farmer in Taiwan. He prayed for help. One morning he went out to his fields and saw a beautiful little plant that he had never seen before. He figured it must be the answer to his many prayers. He carefully dug it up and brought it home. He tended to the plant with great care. Soon he was able to sell nuts and seeds from the plant. As he grew more of the plants, he sold those also. His money troubles were over! This is believed to be how the plant got its name.
The plant has long, green leaves. Usually there are five leaves for every limb on the money tree. If you find that your plant has six leaves, you will receive extra good fortune. If you are lucky enough to have a money tree plant that grows seven leaves on any limb, you will enjoy great wealth and prosperity.
The pachira aquatica is often used by those who follow and believe in feng shui. The five leaves are believed to represent five of the main elements. These include fire, water, earth, metal and wood. If a room is low in one of these elements or missing it completely, the plant is believed to compensate for this and balance it. If you can find a sunny spot in the northwest part of the room, place your plant there. That is the best spot for enhancing it’s powers of prosperity.
The money tree plant is very interesting and comes with a great story. It adds beauty to a room and is fairly easy to grow. Why not give it a try?
