Money Tree Fertilizer
Money tree food with a gentle 3-1-2 NPK, kelp, and a full micronutrient package — made to keep pachira dense, upright, and evenly green indoors. Nitrogen-forward for steady leaf production, with calcium and magnesium to hold new growth firm instead of pale and stretched.
How to Use Money Tree Fertilizer
| Method | Amount | How Often |
|---|---|---|
| Watering can | 1 tsp per quart (32 oz) of water | Spring & summer: every 2 weeks |
| Watering can | Same dilution | Fall & winter: every 4 weeks |
| Leaf misting (optional) | 1/2 tsp per pint (16 oz) of water | Every 1–2 weeks |
Use a loose, well-draining soil with some water retention, and let it dry out between waterings — money trees want moderate watering and hate wet feet.
What's Inside
The 3-1-2 ratio (3% nitrogen, 1% phosphate, 2% potash) is nitrogen-forward — the balance foliage plants want, since a money tree's job is leaves, not flowers. The nitrogen is mostly nitrate (2.2%) with a smaller ammoniacal portion (0.8%), giving quick uptake plus a longer feeding curve.
Beyond NPK: sea kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum) for natural growth compounds, plus calcium (1%), magnesium (0.5%), iron, manganese, zinc, boron, and copper — the micronutrients that keep leaflets full-sized and evenly green rather than thin and yellowing.
Made For
Indoor money trees (Pachira aquatica) — braided, single-trunk, and bonsai forms — in pots and decorative containers under bright indirect light.
Problems It Solves
- Yellowing lower leaves on plants that haven't been fed
- Leggy, stretched growth with sparse foliage
- Small new leaflets on established plants
- Slow growth through the spring and summer season
FAQs
How often should I feed my money tree?
Every 2 weeks in spring and summer while it's actively growing, then every 4 weeks in fall and winter.
Why are my money tree's leaves turning yellow?
Yellow leaves most often come from overwatering rather than nutrition — money trees are sensitive to soggy soil. If drainage and watering are right and leaves are still pale, consistent feeding usually restores color.
Will this burn my plant?
Not when used as directed. The dilution is deliberately gentle at 1 tsp per quart, and most of the nitrogen is nitrate nitrogen, which is easier on roots than ammonium-heavy formulas.
Can I use it on other indoor foliage plants?
Yes. The 3-1-2 ratio suits most indoor foliage — pothos, philodendron, and similar plants have the same nitrogen-forward needs.
When will I see results?
Greener existing foliage within a few weeks of consistent feeding; fuller new growth develops over the growing season.