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Pachira aquatica is a beautiful tropical wetland tree commonly known as the guinea nut, Guiana chestnut, provision tree, French peanut, Malabar chestnut, Mexican fortune tree, water chestnut, dollar plant or saba nut.

This easy-growing plant is native to South America where it can reach 20m tall and produces edible nuts. Despite living in a tropical, dump environment the plant doesn’t need more water than your other houseplants.

According to the Chinese art of Feng Shui, Pachira aquatic also called the money tree is considered to bring prosperity – good fortune to a household and all people who live there. Five-lobed leaves are also considered a symbol of luck.

Money trees are often given as wedding, birthday or housewarming gifts.

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