{"product_id":"pachira-aquatica-multi-troncs","title":"Pachira aquatica multi-stemmed (Money tree) — H55 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"pachira-aquatica-multi-troncs\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🪵 Four to five woody trunks standing side by side • 🌿 Palmate leaves with five glossy green leaflets • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🍀 Symbol of prosperity • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H55 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003emulti-trunk Pachira aquatica\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together four to five trunk cuttings planted in the same pot, each cleanly cut at the top and crowned with new shoots bearing palmate leaves divided into five leaflets. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003ewetlands of Mexico, Central America and northern South America\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the most frequently gifted \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-porte-bonheur\"\u003elucky plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts difference from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pachira-aquatica-arbre-a-monnaie\"\u003ebraided-trunk Pachira\u003c\/a\u003e is entirely structural: here, the trunks remain straight, independent and visible down to the base, with their brown bark and visible pruning scars. The result is more raw and natural than a braid, with foliage distributed across several tiers rather than forming a single crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all forms of Pachira, this one needs plenty of filtered light. Direct sun burns the leaflets, while a room that is too dark causes the shoots to become elongated and the foliage between the trunks to thin out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — an east- or west-facing window, or two metres from a south-facing window with a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, office, bright entrance hall — away from radiators and air-conditioning vents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C — minimum 12 °C; very sensitive to cold spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-draining — universal potting soil mixed with perlite or coconut fibre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eSince the trunks are independent, those facing the light fill out faster than the others: turning the pot a quarter turn every two weeks is enough to balance the overall shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePachira's fleshy roots store water: waterlogged soil makes them rot much faster than missed watering weakens them. The foliage always gives warning signs first, provided you \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003eknow how to read the signals\u003c\/a\u003e it sends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the top 3 centimetres of soil dry out, approximately every 8 to 10 days in spring and summer, and every 3 weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — a pot with drainage holes, clay pebbles at the bottom, and a saucer emptied after each watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase of the trunks:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep dry — water must never stagnate around the crown, where the trunks emerge from the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cold draught causes a sudden leaf drop — the plant will recover if you \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/sauver-plante-qui-a-pris-froid\"\u003eact quickly after a cold spell\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertiliser for green plants, diluted to half strength, once a month from April to September only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 years in spring, in a slightly wider pot — never bury the trunks deeper than they were previously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf one trunk becomes soft at the base while the others remain firm, remove it completely: rot spreads from one trunk to another through the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible brown bark and exposed cut tops give this form a distinctly hardier character than the braided version. It pairs well with raw materials and warm colour palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a light tropical corner,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dypsis-lutescens-palmier-areca\"\u003eAreca Palm\u003c\/a\u003e with fine, arching fronds — the flexible fronds soften the stiffness of the cut trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a duo of symbolic plants,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zamioculcas-plante-zz\"\u003eZZ Plant\u003c\/a\u003e with dark, glossy foliage beside it — two plants reputed to bring good luck, with similar watering needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo highlight its raw character,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the pot inside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-bois-blanchi-14cm\"\u003ewhitewashed wooden decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e with visible grain — wood against wood, the same material in two finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a softer look,\u003c\/strong\u003e the fluted \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-vibes-fold-jaune-sable\"\u003eElho Vibes Fold sand-yellow decorative pot Ø18 cm\u003c\/a\u003e warms the overall look and brightens the brown of the trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThis size can be placed on the floor beside a sofa or on a low piece of furniture; since the trunks are short, most of the plant's volume is concentrated in its upper half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave the cut tops exposed to the air:\u003c\/strong\u003e the clean sections at the top of the trunks heal on their own and need neither sealant nor protection. Covering them traps moisture and instead encourages the wood to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it away from cold sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e a poorly insulated window in winter, an entrance door or an air-conditioning vent can cause all the foliage to drop within a few days. This is the leading cause of defoliation in this species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin out overly dense shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e each trunk produces several offshoots that eventually compete for space. Removing the weakest ones in spring concentrates the plant's energy on three or four shoots per trunk and opens up its silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePachira aquatica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Money Tree, Guiana Chestnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico, Central America and northern South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5 straight independent trunks in the same pot, without braiding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H55 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2 metres indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, never direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate; let the soil surface dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e benefits from weekly misting in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-draining, pH 6.0 to 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, with shoots emerging from the top of each trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, palmate leaves with five glossy green leaflets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urban jungle \/ Raw natural \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of trunks, their diameter and the distribution of the shoots naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278098211081,"sku":"54171","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_5a674d7b-8bc0-4a1d-aeb1-bd63085196b6.jpg?v=1787757675","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/pachira-aquatica-multi-stemmed","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}