The difference between the fortune tree and the money tree

1. Different families

The scientific name of the money tree is Pachira aquatica, and it is a plant of the genus Castanea in the family Bombacaceae; the scientific name of the money tree is Zamioculcas zamiifolia, and it is a plant of the genus Zamioculcas in the family Araceae. Their nicknames are somewhat similar, but they are very different in both scientific name and family.

2. Different origins

The origins of the two are very different. The money tree is native to Central America, while the Zamioculcas money tree is native to eastern Africa.

3. Different habits

The habits of the two are also very different. The former prefers hot and humid growing conditions. The latter prefers warm and dry growing conditions.

4. Different forms

The two also have different forms. The most obvious thing is that the leaves of the former are obovate and oblong, and are not opposite, while the leaves of the latter are ovate, and are opposite or nearly opposite.