If you are looking for the perfect gift for any occasion, you may want to consider the money tree plant. It is a wonderful gift for such occasions as celebrating a new home, graduation, marriage or new business. It is the perfect thing to get for someone who is setting off in a new direction or experiencing a new beginning. It would even make a thoughtful gift for someone who is going through a divorce and going through the emotional process of beginning to live on their own.

Why is the money tree plant perfect for these occasions? Because it is believed that the money tree brings good fortune, prosperity and success to it's owner. How great is that? Imagine you are nervous and excited about a new chapter in your life and someone gives you a gift that is meant to help you be successful. It is even supposed to bring you prosperity in your new venture. You would surely feel that this is a wonderful and thoughtful gift.

You may be curious about why people believe that the money tree brings such wonderful things. The short version of the story goes something like this:

There was a farmer whose crops were not doing very well. He was in desperate need of money. So, he prayed for help one night. The next morning he went out to his fields to find a new type of plant growing that he had never seen before. He thought that maybe this was the answer to his prayers so he carefully removed the plant and brought it home. Once home, he took very good care of the plant. He was able to produce new plants from this one began to make money. He also sold the nuts that grew from the plant. He no longer had the money worries he had before he had discovered the plant. This is why, to this day, people believe the money plant is such a lucky plant.

Another great thing about this plant is that it is often used by those who practice feng shui. There are five elements that need to be in a room when adhering to the rules of feng shui. They are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. It is believed that when a room is missing one of these elements, it can be balanced out by the addition of a money tree. Why? Because it usually has five leaves.

What if it has more than five leaves? If your plant has six leaves, it is supposed to be extra lucky! Some have had seven leaves, which are the luckiest of all.

Lastly, the money tree plant is fairly easy to grow once you are aware of the basics. It does not take much water and the proper lighting is essential.

As you can see, the money tree plant is a great gift that just about anyone would love to receive. It is wonderful to give the tree to someone who needs a boost of confidence and tell them the story behind it. They are sure to love it.