One name, different plants
Money plant
Which plant do you mean?
Money plant and money tree are used for different plants. Compare the scientific label with Pachira aquatica, Crassula ovata and Pilea peperomioides below. These examples do not cover every use of the name; their cat-safety guidance differs.
No safety classification applies to this shared name. Choose an exact plant to read its reviewed guide.
Check the plant identity
- Money TreePachira aquaticaThis guide covers Pachira aquatica only. A shared common name or similar appearance does not establish that another plant has the same assessment.
- Jade PlantCrassula ovataThis page concerns Crassula ovata. Money plant and money tree are ambiguous names and do not identify this species by themselves.
- Chinese Money PlantPilea peperomioidesThis guide covers Pilea peperomioides only. Money plant and money tree are ambiguous common names.