Money Tree Potting Mix: Peat and Perlite Works, Just Add Fertilizer

Soilless Mix Is Fine

4:1 peat moss to perlite is an excellent, well-draining mix for Pachira. It lacks nutrients, so fertilizer is required.

Fertilizer Options

• Liquid: Half-strength balanced fertilizer monthly.
• Slow-release (Osmocote): Use half the label rate, mixed evenly through the soil.

Either works. The key is "weakly, weekly" or "half-rate, slow." Over-fertilizing burns the sensitive roots.