{"product_id":"8-money-tree-braid-t0371-t5737","title":"8\" Money Tree Braid - T0371 - T5737","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjqlZGUxKOMAxVNGlkFHTuBMScQo_EKegQIAxAB\"\u003eThe \"Braided Money Tree\" (Pachira aquatica) is a popular houseplant known for its unique braided trunk, which is not a natural occurrence but rather a result of manual braiding while the stems are young and flexible. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"0f94f3b2-7959-4b22-8e65-f09432e1df56\" data-uuids=\"18435520649754514215\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAwQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjqlZGUxKOMAxVNGlkFHTuBMScQo_EKegQIDBAB\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"18435520649754516378\"\u003eHere's a more detailed look at the braiding process and care:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"f172ed15-2c90-4e00-ad2d-1c7ec1a4865a\" data-uuids=\"18435520649754516378\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"_Sb3hZ6rNBM205NoPu4LGuQI_14\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rPeykc pyPiTc\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjqlZGUxKOMAxVNGlkFHTuBMScQo_EKegQIERAB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285290790\"\u003eBraiding a Money Tree:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-hveid=\"CCQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjqlZGUxKOMAxVNGlkFHTuBMScQm_YKegQIJBAB\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"K3KsMc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285292467\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung and Flexible Stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285293026\"\u003eBraiding is best done when the stems are young, flexible, and still green, as it becomes harder to braid once they develop bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"K3KsMc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285290048\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting the Braid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285290607\"\u003eGently bring the stems together and begin braiding at the base, crossing one stem over the other as you would with hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"K3KsMc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285291725\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure the Braid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285292284\"\u003eUse soft, flexible plant ties or garden tape to secure the braid at the top, ensuring they are adjustable and not too tight, as the stems will expand as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"K3KsMc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285289306\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain the Braid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285289865\"\u003eAs the plant grows, monitor the braid and adjust the ties as needed to accommodate new growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"K3KsMc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285290983\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatience and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285291542\"\u003eBraiding is a gradual process, and it may take several months to achieve a fully braided look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15965816063285292101\"\u003eDo not force the stems into positions they do not naturally want to go, as this can cause stress and damage to the plant.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"f7c4e251-525c-4c8b-a557-1ebba1bc7071\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"f7c4e251-525c-4c8b-a557-1ebba1bc7071\" data-uuids=\"15965816063285292467,15965816063285293026,15965816063285290048,15965816063285290607,15965816063285291725,15965816063285292284,15965816063285289306,15965816063285289865,15965816063285290983,15965816063285291542,15965816063285292101\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"_Sb3hZ6rNBM205NoPu4LGuQI_18\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rPeykc pyPiTc\" data-hveid=\"CCgQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjqlZGUxKOMAxVNGlkFHTuBMScQo_EKegQIKBAB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888201007\"\u003eCare Tips for Braided Money Trees:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-hveid=\"CEYQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjqlZGUxKOMAxVNGlkFHTuBMScQm_YKegQIRhAB\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888201336\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888198715\"\u003eBraided Money Trees thrive in bright, indirect light, but can tolerate medium light conditions.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"93f6a8a6-aef5-41c7-b213-6f43d65329e4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"93f6a8a6-aef5-41c7-b213-6f43d65329e4\" data-uuids=\"9065237846888201336,9065237846888198715\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888201665\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888199044\"\u003eAllow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings, as they are susceptible to overwatering.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"a47c8973-db8e-44c4-97b7-f6c20bba08be\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"a47c8973-db8e-44c4-97b7-f6c20bba08be\" data-uuids=\"9065237846888201665,9065237846888199044\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888201994\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888199373\"\u003eThey appreciate moderate humidity and can benefit from occasional misting.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"68805322-561e-4ff2-8154-c13be43d9958\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"68805322-561e-4ff2-8154-c13be43d9958\" data-uuids=\"9065237846888201994,9065237846888199373\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888198227\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888199702\"\u003eFeed them with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season (spring and summer).\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"3ea68b83-09a3-4407-8320-e8a344fde3c3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"3ea68b83-09a3-4407-8320-e8a344fde3c3\" data-uuids=\"9065237846888198227,9065237846888199702\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888198556\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888200031\"\u003eRegularly inspect the plant for dead or yellowing leaves and prune them with clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"71e09f60-df14-416c-8a03-389091c14f73\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"71e09f60-df14-416c-8a03-389091c14f73\" data-uuids=\"9065237846888198556,9065237846888200031\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888198885\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9065237846888200360\"\u003eThe braided money tree is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e23da520-67b0-47c4-b876-1f632c3a835f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sunny VF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44284940124342,"sku":"125577SVF","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2584\/9782\/files\/c018887d-8091-43ea-b631-005df862fc55.png?v=1774669042","url":"https:\/\/sunnyvalleyfarms.com\/products\/8-money-tree-braid-t0371-t5737","provider":"Sunny Valley Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}