Money plant is known as a biennial herb grown significantly for its silvery-white seed pods when dried and grown. It is known as Money Plant as it has leaves that are round, plump, and flat and also look like a coin.
This plant is usually kept as a dwarf in the house but can be grown in the garden; the belief is that while it thrives, one would never be short of money. It is also called a friendship plant, as it is to propagate.
The money plant grows and is mainly expanded. They are both indoor and outdoor plants. Many people keep it inside their houses to decorate their homes, and those who don’t love the greenery inside their houses.
Nowadays, everyone wants to make their house beautiful and revive the maximum positive energy they can by placing a plant in every corner.
Plants are loved by everyone, especially money plants, as they are also considered lucky and bring in wealth and prosperity, and it is one of the most common indoor houseplants.
They are also known as Golden Pothos, Devils Ivy, Devils Vine. It is the only plant in its species that does not produce flowers. The fun fact about the money plant is that it grows the most when it is kept inside the house and not outside.
It is also said that it removes airborne pollutants and works as a natural air purifying indoor plant. According to Vastu, if the money plant is kept in the southeast direction, it keeps the Martial problems away. It helps in maintaining peace and a healthy environment at home.
It also keeps the bad luck away from the owner of the house. Money plant is proven to be very beneficial and looks beautiful hanging in your balcony, office, cafes, and where not. It also has several medical benefits and acts as an antiradiation. You can also buy money plants for gift and make a loved one happy.
Some fun facts about money plants are as follow :
● When the money plant is in its baby phase, it requires a lot of water but at the same time shouldn’t be soaked in water
● The sap of the plant is very poisonous
● Hidden seeds are present in the plant, pods are the place where the seeds are hidden, and when enlarged, they fall to the ground
● Seeds of the money plant are used in baking dishes, and in some countries, they are roasted and consumed as a snack as well
● The five leaves of the Money Plants in each branch represent the five elements of Nature, i.e., Fire, Air, Water, Metal, and Wood. These elements together attract lots of positive energies to the owner. That’s how it multiplies good luck and prosperity.
● Every branch of the money plant has five leaves which grow for 12inches.
● The money plant can grow till 50–60ft and called a Monet tree also. But when grown in a home, it would reach 10–15ft only.
● Sun rays are not necessary for the money plant.
● These plants can also survive in water and thus can be used to enhance the beauty of the aquarium
● Compared to other indoor plants, the money plants survive more.