We think it’s simply decorative, with its small, plump leaves and bonsai-like silhouette. However, the money tree, or crassula, is said to be much more than a pretty living room plant. According to Feng Shui tradition, it attracts luck and prosperity. But what’s less well known is that it could also reveal… your state of health. Intrigued? Here’s what you really need to know.
The Money Tree: Much More Than a Feng Shui Lucky Charm
It’s called the money tree, jade tree, or crassula ovata. Native to South Africa, this succulent plant is known to bring good luck. But according to some beliefs, it has an even more surprising role: absorbing negative energy present in a home. It’s even capable of deteriorating into a mirror of a weakened person in the house. Surprising, isn’t it? And when the person regains their health, the plant turns green again and regains its full vigor. A subtle but fascinating energetic connection…
A small green pharmacy… to be handled with care
Less well-known than aloe vera, crassula is nonetheless brimming with benefits when used externally. Thanks to its rich flavonoid content, it is naturally soothing, antiseptic, and mildly anti-inflammatory. But be warned: this is not a plant with universal virtues. Always use it with caution, and never internally. Why? Because it can naturally contain arsenic. That said, rest assured: versions grown in pots at home pose virtually no risk, as their soil is low in harmful elements.
