Payten, a Pachira Aquatica, Guinea Chestnut, or Money Tree, is a well-known tree that has adapted very well to growing indoors. Believe it or not, under Fengshui, when Payten is carefully placed, she will create positive energy.
Payten has a trunk of several stems braided together, which helps to lock in the good fortune. If that wasn't enough, the top of Payten has a 5-lobed leaf arrangement, which is also considered lucky.
Payten, Pachira Aquatica
Payten prefers bright indirect light to partial shade, without prolonged exposure to direct sun - a touch of morning sunlight wouldn’t go a miss.
If you’re not sure what level of light you have, check the shadows cast by your plant:
- Minimal shadow = lower light
- Half shadow = indirect light
- Full shadow = direct sun