Keep your interiors feeling fresh and full of life with a bit of greenery.

 Now that the Fall Season is officially in full swing, you may be spending more time indoors. Add a few green plants and trees into your interior design to not only liven up a room but also purify the air. 

Indoor trees are especially beautiful because they rarely grow inside. The Pachira aquatica is a great pick for those of us with no green thumb. It is virtually kill-proof, tidy and grows as large (or small) as you want them. Known as the money tree, guiana chestnut or the saba nut. This tropical tree thrives near wetlands and swamps, so over watering is almost impossible and grows well in indirect sunlight too.

Easy Care:

• This plant loves moisture but you should never let it stand in water. Good drainage is essential.
• Position this plant in bright indirect light indoors, turning it everytime you water it for even growth and leafing.
• Water this plant consistently. 1 - 2 times per week depending on humidity. Make sure you water all the topsoil, just until the water starts leaking out the drain holes.
• For optimal longevity, lightly fertilize the Pachira 3 - 4 times a year with a water-soluble fertilizer. (I use an easy one that you scatter on the topsoil that gradually dissolves with each watering.)

When you embellish interior spaces with houseplants, you’re not just adding greenery. These living organisms interact with your body, mind and home in ways that enhance the quality of life.

When you embellish interior spaces with houseplants, you’re not just adding greenery. These living organisms interact with your body, mind and home in ways that enhance the quality of life. 
Learn more on The Benefits of Houseplants at Bayer Advanced.

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Care tips via Apartment Therapy

Beautiful Pachira Aquatica photo via Hi Sugarplum