The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is an easy-care plant that grows quickly—up to 24 inches a year. It will eventually reach 6 to 8 feet tall in maturity. This hardy plant likes bright to medium ...

If you’ve ever noticed a distinctive-looking plant with a braided trunk at your local garden center, it was likely a money tree (Pachira aquatica). Native to the tropics, this striking plant is known ...