Pachira Aquatica Plants GrowTropicals
Pachira Aquatica — 13cm
Pachira Aquatica Plants GrowTropicals
Money Tree

Pachira Aquatica

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Description

Pachira aquatica, the Money Tree, is a tropical tree typically sold with several stems plaited together into a decorative braided trunk. The foliage is made up of large, palmate leaves with five to seven glossy, lance-shaped leaflets that fan out like an open hand. It is an upright, structural plant that adds a clean, tree-like presence to a room. 

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How to care for Money Tree

Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and water me once my top few centimetres feel dry.

In their words

What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Money Tree

Pachira Aquatica is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, a little extra humidity and a minimum temperature of 7°C. It is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Good for

Living Room Kitchen Bathroom

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Prefers a little extra humidity

This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity. Read moreShow less

This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity.

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Temperature

Keep above 7°C · Tolerates a cool room

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Our Simply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix provides a well-draining, peat-free blend that suits Money Trees well.

Growth habit

Upright →Tree-form →

Plant type

Foliage houseplant →

Toxicity

Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Plants still are not food, so a determined chewer may get an upset stomach.

Origins

Native to Central and South America, Pachira aquatica grows in tropical wetlands and along riverbanks, where it can reach considerable size. Indoors it stays compact and manageable.

Also known as

Pachira Aquatica

Genus

Pachira
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Pachira

The Pachira aquatica is a low-fuss, pet-safe indoor tree with a braided trunk. Easy to care for once you get the watering right.

More about Pachira care
Pachira Care Guide
Why Grow Tropicals

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Every order is hand-packed in eco-friendly, protective packaging - refined through thousands of deliveries to ensure your plant arrives healthy, hydrated, and looking its best.

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Perfect for Gifting

Perfect for Gifting

From rare collector’s pieces to easy-care favourites, our plants arrive fully potted and ready to enjoy. Add a personalised note at checkout for a thoughtful finishing touch.

Delivered fresh, beautiful, and gift-ready.

Sustainability at Heart

Sustainability at Heart

All plants are ethically sourced from trusted growers, never wild-collected. Every order ships carbon-neutral in minimal-waste packaging.

Good for your home - and the planet.

Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this healthy, vibrant plant for arriving in "perfect condition" with excellent packaging. Reviews highlight it's "low maintenance" with "beautiful" leaves that match photos exactly. One customer noted minor transit damage. Shoppers appreciate the quality, quick delivery, and variety, calling it "gorgeous" and a great addition to collections.

  • Arrived in excellent healthy condition, great size! Quick delivery and securely wrapped.
  • Really well packaged, has been pretty low maintenance and lovely vibrant leaves.
  • Gorgeous plant, arrived in perfect condition, already putting out new shoots.
  • 5 stars: 18 (95%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Vicky P.
:star::star::star::star::star:

This is my second order and I am so happy again with the quality. Package came perfectly packaged and arrived in perfect health. I can't wait to place my next order.

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Victoria
Beautiful little tree :heart_eyes:

Love my little money tree! Excellent quality, great packaging as always and fantastic customer service. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my houseplants!

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Maria Fountain

Lovely plant

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Jackie M.
Looks good

Looks good

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Veronica F.
Fabulous plant

Another gorgeous plant to add to my collection, arrived in perfect condition as always,already putting out new shoots. i wouldn't by my plants from anywhere else. Thank you so much.

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LUCY F.
Beauty

This is beautiful. So healthy and strong. It actually looks like the picture. I love it

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Terrie-Anne J.
Gift

Got this as a gift and it was loved. Very healthy

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Stephen H.
Pachira Aqutica

This is a great plant, the only reason I gave it 4 rather than 5 stars is there was minor damage in transit.

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Saarrah H.
Lovely plant!

This was really well packaged and arrived safely, has been pretty low maintenance and lovely vibrant leaves

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Joan W.
Exactly in the picture

The plant arrived in excellent healthy condition, great size! Very happy with with my purchase! Quick delivery and securely wrapped no damage.

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Mr E.

Two perfectly healthy and beautifully packaged plants.
They are exactly as described.
Im definitely ordering more, even my friend was impressed and shes extremely hard to please. . . :u1F970:

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E.C.

Two perfectly healthy and beautifully packaged plants.
They are exactly as described.
Im definitely ordering more, even my friend was impressed and shes extremely hard to please...🥰

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Allison M.
Great plants

I have ordered twice now, with Growtropicals and would definitely recommend them. The plants have arrived in brilliant condition and quickly. I like the variety, unique and unusual species you can purchase. I personally like to order small plants, which saves money but also watch them grow. My cat likes to EAT my plants, so I like the fact they have a selection of pet friendly plants, for animal owners that can’t provide totally safe places, for their plants.

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Richard

Great plants

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Richard

Great plants

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Tj A.
Thank you!

Amazing

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Mr J.
Arrived in perfect condition.

Arrived in perfect condition.

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Bettye R.
Impressive

This is now the focal point of my table arrangement

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Harvey R.
Fantastic!!

This plant is 1 of 2 and they both came in a blanket of love as described, healthy, beautiful and amazingly gorgeous.

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