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Money Tree
Pachira aquatica · Malvaceae
How it looks
Money Tree (Pachira) is a foliage plant with palmate leaves of 5–7 lobes clustered at the stem tips. It is commonly grown with three to five stems braided together. It stands 20 in–6.5 ft (50 cm–2 m) tall and is a symbol of wealth and good fortune.
Money Tree is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Pachira aquatica
- Common name
- Money Tree
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
