The Money Plant

the pothos plant known as epipremnum aureum is a vine belonging to the family of arum that is native to the island of moorea in french polynesia the plant is often referred to as the plant of money because of its round oval heart-shaped flat leaves that look like coins it is believed to bring luck and prosperity it can be found in houses as well as offices as per feng shui the five leaves of each stem are the five elements in metal wood water fire and earth they attract prosperity and positive energy it is simple to grow which makes it an ideal gift for people who want to ensure good luck to your loved ones and friends

Why is it called Money Plant?

A money plant is an indoor plant that survives in indirect sunlight and less care is required to keep it. It has a round, flat, and sharp coined-like structure of leaves. It is called a money plant because of an ancient tradition used by Feng shui practitioners that it brings money, prosperity, and good luck to your home.

Money Plant Benefits:

• As the name shows its connection with money and wealth, it is native to South America and Mexico but also popular in Japan and Asia. It is a traditional Chinese concept of Feng Shui and Vastu that placing a plant in a specific southeast direction at home brings good luck to the home. However, placing it at the EastWest corner of the house brings the opposite and every traditional believer person avoids this risk.
• This plant is much easier to grow as it takes less care to be kept.
• It has strong properties of air-purifying qualities to make the home environment less toxic.
• It is ideal for the bedroom as it lesser the stress level in the room

Money plant care:

• Indoor money plants require perfect indirect bright light, ideal for growing near windows.
• The ideal temperature is between 65°F to 75°F, avoid direct sunlight contact and sudden temperature changes
• During the growth period balanced liquid fertilizer should be supplied and repotting is done after 1-2years as roots grow outside the pot. The pot should be of a little larger size to ensure proper draining from holes

Common Issues:

• Too much watering leads to overgrown roots, and yellowish leaves, and black stems
• Less watering causes curling of leaves and dry potting mix
• The well-draining pot should be used and watered every 1-2 weeks and the soil should be 50-60% dry
• Leaves also drop off when there is stress in the environment, money plants are sensitive to temperature changes. Keep on misting if your home is on a drier side.