Why Jade Plant is Called Money Plant: Myths & Science

Team AgroMind

Meet the ‘Money Magnet’ Plant 🌱

The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a hardy succulent with thick, coin-shaped leaves. It is nicknamed ‘Money Plant’ across Asia and beyond. But why? Let See in the next slide.

Leaves That Look Like Money

It is plump, round leaves which resembles like jade stones (precious gems in China) and old coins. People believe it literally ‘grows’ financial luck

Where to Put Your ‘Money Plant’

It is believed that, placing a jade plant in the southeast corner of your home or office attracts wealth energy. Why? Southeast = wealth zone

Myth vs. Reality

While it won’t magically fill your bank account, caring for a jade plant teaches patience and resilience—traits that help you grow real wealth

Share the Green Wealth!

Gifting a jade plant means wishing someone lifelong prosperity. Perfect for housewarmings, birthdays, or new businesses

Is Your Plant Unhappy?

Yellow leaves? You’re overwatering, then try letting soil dry out completely and try repotting in fresh, dry soil."

Propagate Your Luck

Snip a healthy leaf, let it dry for 2 days, then place it on soil. In weeks, you’ll have a new plant—and more luck to share.

What NASA Thinks

NASA says that, jade plants purify air by removing toxins like benzene. Clean air = better focus.

Debunking Myths

It’s not a money tree—literally! But nurturing it reminds us to grow wealth slowly and steadily, just like the plant.

Keep Pets Safe

Jade plants are toxic to pet animals like cats and dogs. Therefore Jade Plants should be placed at high up or in pet-free zones.

Ready to Grow Your Fortune?

Start with a baby jade plant—it’s affordable and grows with you!

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