braided good luck plant

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    Yes I have just purchased a braided good luck plant and would appreciate it, if someone could give me some advice on caring for it . Do I treat it like a bonsai when repotting it. And anything else you think I should know.

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  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    By braided good-luck plant, I assume you mean the lucky-bamboo, Dracaena sanderiana--not an actual bamboo.

    You can find a lot of threads about growing them by using the Search function (on the green bar at the top of the page). Look for "lucky bamboo" and Dracaena sanderiana. Here is a link to a previous thread that will link you to another site with info:
    http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=6865&highlight=Dracaena+sanderiana

    You may be talking about a braided money tree here though. It is a completely different plant but is also often sold braided and has a associated with luck. That is Pachira.
    Here is a thread about that one:
    http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=9574&highlight=pachira
     
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    Thanks Eric it is a braided money tree.
     
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    Yes I would like to know about pruning It and repotting it. or any tips i can get.

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    Braided Money tree

    Yes I have just purchased a braided money plant and I am trying to get some information on caring for it I have a couple of bonsai plants do i treat it the same such as repotting trimming roots etc and can i prune some of the leaves for it is very thick. or any other info you could give on caring for the plant.
     
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    Re: Braided Money tree

    Pachira aquatica

    Description
    Known as the "Good Luck Money Tree" in Taiwan, it is
    believed to bring good fortune. It's vital, tolerant to low
    light and dryness, and easy to take care. Keep indoor in a
    brightspot. Water once 2 to 3 weeks. It makes a wonderful
    gift for all occasions.

    Care Instructions

    Pachira Very tolerant of a range of conditions. Indoors,
    grow in a soil-based potting mix in bright indirect light
    or dappled shade. Keep soil constantly moist and apply a
    liquid-based fertilizer monthly. May be grown in quite
    small containers for a long time, in which case
    fertilization should be less frequent. As with all
    houseplants, reduce water in winter. Control growth by
    pinching back to any node. May even be cut back to the
    trunk to encourage trunk swelling, but this will to some
    degree happen natually. Don't let the pot dry out and don't
    subject to hot sun. Outdoors in subtropical areas only, in
    moist to wet soil and part sun.
     

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