The money tree has long been a popular feng shui symbol in East Asian culture. With its flexible, easy-to-shape trunk, year-round green leaves and air-purifying ability, the money tree is widely displayed from family living rooms to office desks. Not only is it highly aesthetic, the tree is also believed to bring luck, fortune and prosperity to the grower.
However, besides its familiar lush appearance, there is something that few people have witnessed: the money tree can actually bloom. And the money tree flower – once it appears – carries special meanings, making many people believe that it is a “rare good omen”, predicting improvements in work and life.
The money tree flower – rare but not impossible
Biologically, the money tree originates from the tropical regions of Central and South America, especially Brazil. In its native environment, the plant grows vigorously, reaching heights of over 5 metres, and is quite capable of flowering. However, when grown as an ornamental – especially indoors or in small pots – flowering becomes extremely rare.
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| Money tree is a familiar ornamental plant in many families and offices thanks to its slender shape and year-round green leaves. |
The reason is that the living environment and care conditions have a great influence on the flowering process of the money tree. In Vietnam, many people love to display the money tree in their office, living room or use it as a housewarming gift with the desire to attract wealth. But most of them grow it by cuttings - fast and convenient but not the ideal way for the tree to develop fully.
According to bonsai experts, money trees grown by cuttings can live and thrive but often develop unsustainably. The root system is weak, the ability to absorb nutrients and withstand weather is worse than trees grown from seeds. This is one of the reasons why the tree is very difficult to bloom, and after a while, the tree is prone to yellowing, leaf loss, and root rot if not properly cared for.
Not just flowers - a sign of prosperity
However, if patient enough and properly cared for, the money tree can completely bloom. Honeysuckle flowers have a unique shape with many long ivory or pale yellow tendrils, bringing a rustic yet strange beauty. Usually, summer is the time when the plant is most likely to bloom - when light, temperature and humidity reach the right threshold.
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| Not only loved for its lush appearance, the money tree is also believed to bring luck and fortune to the owner. |
In terms of feng shui, the blooming of the money tree brings deeper meanings. Because this plant is associated with wealth and luck, its flowers are considered a "sign" of the opening of new opportunities. For home business people, the blooming of the tree is believed to bring positive energy, promote the flow of wealth, and make work more successful.
Many people, after witnessing the money tree blooming, have compared that moment to seeing "money blooming in the house". It may be a coincidence, or it may be a belief - but it is certain that the familiar tree suddenly blooming buds makes many people feel excited and full of hope.
Caring for the money tree to see it bloom is a journey of patience
For the money tree to bloom, the first thing is to choose the right variety - preferably a tree grown from seed. Compared to cuttings, plants grown from seeds will develop stronger roots, grow more steadily and have full "instinct" to flower when conditions are favorable.
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| The chances of the money tree blooming again are incredibly rare. |
In addition, the plant should be planted outdoors or in places with plenty of natural light. Although it is an indoor ornamental plant, the money tree is a light-loving plant - if placed in a place with low light for too long, the plant will easily become exhausted, grow slowly, and have difficulty flowering.
The soil is also a factor to consider. Money tree is suitable for loose, well-drained, and nutritious soil. Organic fertilizer should be combined with a small amount of microbial fertilizer or nitrogen fertilizer periodically to provide enough nutrients for the plant. Watering just enough - not letting the soil become waterlogged - is a way to keep the roots healthy and avoid rot.
In addition, pruning old leaves, cleaning the base of the tree, and shaping the tree also helps the tree "focus energy" on flowering. Under suitable conditions, the tree can flower 3 to 5 years after planting from seed.
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| If you want the money tree to bloom, it is important to grow it from seed rather than cuttings. |
In modern life, ornamental plants are no longer simply decorative objects. They have become a part of the spirit, reflecting the meticulousness and patience of the grower. With the money tree, the flowering of the tree is not only a reward for long-term care, but also a symbol of belief: that if we plant it with understanding and passion, the flower of fortune will bloom - not only in the pot but also in our own lives.
A small suggestion: If you own a pot of green money tree, be patient a little longer. Who knows, one day, you will witness the moment of "flowers blooming and bringing fortune" right in your own home.
