Bonsai Money Trees Care Guide (Crassula ovate) The Bonsai Money Tree is considered by many to be a symbol of good luck and prosperity for those who own one. Commercially, these trees are marketed as money trees, money plants, and braided money trees.Click to see full answer. Considering this, how do you make a money tree bonsai?Repotting: Repot money tree bonsai in spring before the buds begin to swell, every two to three years. Do not cut off more than ¼ of the roots. Use a well draining soil mix with a good part of humus. Propagation: The Bonsai money tree can be propagated from seeds and cuttings.One may also ask, why is a money tree called a money tree? MONEY TREE (pachira aquatica) The name “money tree” refers to the story of its origin, where a poor man prayed for money, found this “odd” plant, took it home as an omen, and had great fortune in selling plants grown from its seeds. Also know, what kind of plant is a money tree? Money Tree Plant Care: Tips On Growing A Money Tree Houseplant. Pachira aquatica is a commonly found houseplant called a money tree. The plant is also known as Malabar chestnut or Saba nut. Money tree plants often have their slender trunks braided together and are a low maintenance option for artificially lit areas.Is a money tree real? Yes, there is a “magic money tree” The well repeated line that “there is no such thing as a magic money tree” is heard almost everywhere. Even Prime Minister David Cameron has uttered this phrase. But it’s completely untrue.