Name: Ceramic Ivory Round Pot with Pachira Aquatica Bonsai
Brand: Mashrita Nature Cloud
SKU: 19310
Price: 899 INR
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) is one of the most favorite houseplants not only because of its adaptability to diverse weather conditions but story of its origin too, a poor farmer from Taiwan prayed for money and found this plant on his way to home, he took it as an omen and made money by selling plants grown from its seeds, soon after he became very rich by trading its plants. There is another story, in the year 1986, a truck driver from Taiwan planted five small plants, with braided trunks, in a flowerpot. Thereafter, its popularity spread across Japan and eastern parts of Asia. It is believed that it brings good fortune, in terms of money. It is popular luck bringer plant in Feng Shui which is often found in and around the businesses premises .

Plant name : Pachira Aquatica
Plant size : 8-12 inch
Pot type : Ceramic 5 inch
Potting medium : Potting mix
Plant age : 2+ years

WHAT TO DO?

Every plant has different type of light, feed and water requirements.
Most of the plants like moderate watering, let the couple of inch at surface dry before watering again.
Some plants require frequent feeding but most, once in a year, feed the plant at beginning of spring.
Repot the plant every couple of years in slightly bigger container.

WHAT NOT TO DO?

Avoid frequent watering in winters, it will kill the plant.
Avoid temperature shocks like taking it suddenly indoors or outdoors.
Avoid partial watering and use water sprayers to water equally in all directions.
Avoid repotting plants in large containers, most of the plants likes to be in groups.
Avoid over fertilizing, quantity depends on NPK ingredients but plants do need not more than a spoon.

COMMON UNDERSTANDING

Plants are living creatures require a little sensitivity towards them, following common instructions are helpful for keeping them happy:

Dig around the root zone with your fingers to a depth of 2-3' for small plants and water generously when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Use a balanced fertilizer i.e., 10-10-10, 14-14-14 (Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)) food with micro-nutrients.
Be observant of the changes in plant vigor and growth, plants are more susceptible to disease and pests if they are weakened through poor maintenance.
It is good to make it a practice to inspect plants progress so you can spot systems of disease or insect infestations well in advance of any serious problem.
Pruning is required at times for plant health and aesthetics, as a general note remove the damaged leaves and branches as soon as those are noticed to avoid infections.