The Braided Money Tree plant (Pachira Aquatica) is an unusual and beautiful plant that makes for an first-class addition as a house plant.
This tree is compiled of several trunks, each of which winds across another. In the bonsai form, it's approximately 12", while a full size tree can reach up to 7'.
Taking care of the bonsai calls for thought and time, but pursuing a few simple rules of thumb the Braided Money Tree plant can prosper. Growing Bonsai from scratch asks for a good skill knowledge, although many will take on their initial Braided Money Tree once it has reached a few years of age.
In line with all bonsai, watering is critical. Bonsai in general require plenty of water, but also need suitable drainage. That is catered for by two all important factors: pot and soil.
The potting soil needs be a loamy mixture of small pebbles and earth lying in a pot with one or more holes for drainage. These holes ought to be coated with small rocks or wire mesh to allow water to flow but still retaining the soil.
Include river sand or the like to the mixture can aid in creating porous areas to assist with good drainage. Some plant life will do well in a mix of perlite, vermiculite, and peat.
Braided Money plants favor a little less watering than some of the other species of bonsai. Once per week is often sufficient. Some can get along with just a single water per month, even so, the ideal measure will be determined by the composition of the soil and the size of the plant pot. Misting at this time is a great practice. It aids the leaves in absorbing moisture and maintains them free of dust.
The soil ought to be left to dry out during each watering and there are a variety of indications when the ideal quantity is being used. If the foliage becomes yellowed and wilted, that's an indication of excessive moisture in the soil. If they start to become curled or wrinkled, they aren't receiving enough.
These trees prosper best in medium to bright sunlight. Indirect sun is preferred, but a few of hours of direct sunlight is fine, that's providing the area does not become too hot. An area that receives direct sunlight, but followed by shade is perfect. As its indigenous to hot, warm regions the Braided Money Tree plant isn't going to do as well once the temperature starts to drop. If kept outdoors on the patio, take it in once the temperature drops beneath 52F (11C).
It isn't generally necessary to give fertilizer to this plant, typically in the bonsai style and size. Simply trim any leaves that appear to die and ensure sufficient fresh air.
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