Money tree for morons like me

[ZEROPILOT]

I kept reading posts about money trees/plants used as food for tortoises. So I went out and got one.
I proudly came back online with pictures and was told that it's NOT a money tree/plant.
I Googled and found this tidbit:
In the U.K. and Europe a "money plant" is what is here in North America called a common Jade.
In North America, a "money tree" is a Guiana Chestnut. (In the Hibiscus family.)
I now own both.
Luckily the leaves of both are edible.
The jade is the small plant on the left. The Chestnut is on the right.
Both money plants.......Depending on your geography.
I hope this helps anyone looking for tortoise food.

 

[BILBO-03]

Thanks for the info! I've used these for chameleons too loved them.

 

[Yvonne G]

I love the braided stem. Very pretty.

 

[Iochroma]

The "money tree" is Pachira aquatica. That is what you have.
It is safe.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

The "money tree" is Pachira aquatica. That is what you have.
It is safe.

Yes. To further confuse things, there is a scientific name and about four other common names that are unrelated for the Chestnut. As well as at least six different types of Jade. Some of it bushy, some that grows like a vine..........

 

[Mark Tenerife]

Yes. To further confuse things, there is a scientific name and about four other common names that are unrelated for the Chestnut. As well as at least six different types of Jade. Some of it bushy, some that grows like a vine..........

Thanks for posting this. I am a novice at tourtouse keeping. This forum is fantastic for people all over the world. I was confused about the money/jade plant they grow here like crazy. Although Freda my Russian seems to only like broccoli!!!!!

 

[stevenf625]

Glad to find out this information. "Money tree" plants are easy to find in stores here and are very hardy - will make a nice addition to the box.

 

[Pearly]

Very funny Ed! I'd love to see the pic of that chestnut tree as it grows bigger

 

[Iochroma]

Very funny Ed! I'd love to see the pic of that chestnut tree as it grows bigger

It's Pachira , not a chestnut.

 

[bouaboua]

Great information.......Very helpful. Two more plants to feed the torts. Thanks.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I found many names

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Very funny Ed! I'd love to see the pic of that chestnut tree as it grows bigger

I'm not going to continue to braid it.