Plant safety record
Money Tree
Pachira aquatica
A small tree with palmately arranged leaflets and a trunk that is often sold braided.
Also called: Money plant, Malabar chestnut, Guiana chestnut
Cats
Confirmed non-toxic
Documented as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the cited veterinary source.
Evidence Strong evidence
Dogs
Confirmed non-toxic
Documented as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the cited veterinary source.
Evidence Strong evidence
Why PawPlants gives these results
Documented as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the cited veterinary source. Documented as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the cited veterinary source. “Money plant” is shared by several unrelated plants, including jade plant.
Identification details
A small tree with palmately arranged leaflets and a trunk that is often sold braided. “Money plant” is shared by several unrelated plants, including jade plant. Look for the scientific name Pachira aquatica or a verified synonym on the plant label.
Evidence and classification
Cat evidence: Strong evidence. Dog evidence: Strong evidence. Important qualification: Non-toxic does not mean edible or free from gastrointestinal upset. Non-toxic does not mean edible or free from gastrointestinal upset.
Sources
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Pachira aquatica | Plants of the World Online
Scope: Accepted name and family for Pachira aquatica.
Reviewed: 2026-07-30
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Money Tree
Scope: Veterinary cat and dog classification for Money Tree.
Reviewed: 2026-07-30
Frequently asked questions
Does Money Tree have the same result for cats and dogs?
The reviewed classifications match, but each pet result is still stored and reviewed separately.
Can the common name confirm the plant?
No. “Money plant” is shared by several unrelated plants, including jade plant.