If you’ve ever spotted a plant with a braided trunk at your local nursery, chances are it was a money tree (Pachira aquatica). This tropical plant is as easy to care for as it is eye-catching—and it ...

Spring is a time of growth and fresh starts, and if you’re looking to infuse some luck and positivity into this new season of life, we suggest bringing a money tree (Pachira aquatica) into your home.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." These trunks bear symbolism, too. They stand for the interconnectedness of life and longevity in general.

Money trees are popular in feng shui because they represent the practice's five elements. As houseplants, money trees have braided trunks that do not occur in their natural habitat. This houseplant ...