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Money Tree (Pachira)Newest Review: ... a leaf - and that's my money plant, gifted to me by my mum . The money plant, Crassula Ovata (or Jade plant as it is known ... more |
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by - written on 08/02/04 (Useful, 3581 readings)
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I have a Money tree plant, crassula ovatea, no it does not grow money wish it did. This plant is also called the jade plant or friendship plant. I think it is called money tree because it has roundish plump flat leaves that might with a bit of imagination look like a coin. This plant is usually kept as a dwarf inside the house. It can be grown in the garden I have seen picture though of these plants growing as tall as 2 metres /6 foot I think this is in south Africa though where conditions are warmer and sunnier. This plant is a cactus. They need little water only water them when they are dry and then ... Read the complete review
by - written on 06/09/01 (Very useful, 8016 readings)
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The money plant (or Jade plant as it is known in China) has become more popular over the past few years and will often be seen gracing the foyer of an office building but even more likely to be the focus of someone's living room. It comes from the family of succulents, and looks not unlike some cactus plants, but without the prickly bits! I acquired mine two years ago when I went to a plant sale. I had never heard of it or seen it before, but the cutting looked quite attractive, so I bought it at 50p. I planted the cutting straight into a pot with good potting compost, watered it well and put it on the window sill and a few weeks later, there was evidence ... Read the complete review
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