First brought to Europe from China in 1946 by a Swedish missionary, Agnar Espegren, it started to make its way to the United States. The plant was growing on the CanShang Mountains in Yunnan province and therefore, also known as the Chinese Missionary Plant. 

Where to Place

The Chinese money plant loves access to bright light but not direct sunlight. Being in the sun burns its leaves, while light shade may encourage larger leaves to grow. While this may not happen here in Hawaii, a period of cool temperatures may also make money plants more likely to produce tiny white flowers on pink stems.

Care and Maintenance

The Chinese money plant is a relatively low-maintenance plant but here are some tips to keep them healthy:

• a well-draining potting soil with drainage holes - similar to many other plants, it is critical for the soil to dry out between waterings so that the roots don't rot
• remember! more watering is required in warmer, sunnier weather, and since we are in Hawaii, it is almost ALL THE TIME. If the leaves start to look slightly droopy, that is a sign that the plant needs water
• To ensure that the plant keeps a nice, balanced shape, rotate it at least once a week to prevent it from getting lopsided. 
• Since the large leaves tend to accumulate dust, regular showers or wiping down of leaves will benefit your money plant
• Keep your plant happy with every month with an all-purpose plant fertilizer

How to Propagate

Start your collection of money plants with the first happy and healthy one! 

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• Step 1: look for plantlets ("pups") up through the soil, which you can separate from the mother plant 
• Step 2: when the pup is about 3" tall (above the soil), cut the baby plant free with a clean, sharp knife
• Step 3: here you have 2 options - place the plant in a) water or b) soil 
  • a) Water (picture below)
  • b) Soil - keep the soil moist until the plant is well-anchored and begins to produce new leaves 

Now, you are ready to spread the wealth!

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Clicking on the names of the arrangements will bring you directly to them:

1) PEONIES

Signifies honor, grace, and love

Peonies are considered the King of flowers, especially in East Asian cultures. The Chinese name for Peony also translates to “most beautiful”.

With its rarity, blooming mostly in Spring, peonies are no doubt one of the most popular flowers given to Mom during Mother's Day.

Our arrangements with peonies include Peony Paradise, Mom's Spring Medley.

2) ORCHIDS

Signify strength, affection, and respect

Moms are often the pillar of the family - so there is no better flower to honor her role than with exotic orchids.

In ancient Japan, the flowers were treasured by the royalty and were considered symbols of wealth

Our arrangements with orchids include Exotic Grace, Exotic Hue, Phalaenopsis Orchid Garden (3-Stem, 5-Stem), Dendrobium Orchid Garden

3) ROSES

Signify admiration (red, pink, purple), gratitude (pink), appreciation (peach, pink), youthfulness (white)

The most desirable flowers given to Mom, different colored roses represent a spectrum of significant meanings.

If you are undecided about the colors, consider our Fancy Rainbow Rose arrangement (the first time we are offering this for Mother's Day!)

Other popular arrangements with classic roses and garden roses include: 

• Red Rose arrangements (1 dozen, 2 dozen, 6 dozen)
• Lavender / Lilac Rose arrangements (Only for Mom, Blushing Blossoms, Pretty Pastels, Spring Spirit)
• Pink Rose arrangements (Rose & Lily Cube, Pretty Pastels, Mom's Enchanted Garden)   
• Peach Rose arrangements (Pocketful of Posies, Pretty Pastels)
• White Rose arrangements (Pretty Pastels)

4) LILIES

Signify prosperity and abundance (pink), virtue (white), thankfulness (yellow)

The elegance of and fragrance from lilies make this flower a favorite among Moms.

Lilies are popular at weddings because its name sounds like the start of a phrase wishing the couple a happy union for a century.

Our arrangements with lilies include Only For Mom, Rose & Lily Cube Bouquet, Mother's Devotion

5) SUNFLOWERS

Signify adoration, longevity, happiness

Is Mom your best friend? Then this might be the flower for her.

Did you know - the sunflower’s name comes from its tendency to reposition itself to face the sun

We have one adorable arrangement with sunflowers - check out Springtime Favorites

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