Have you ever heard of the money plant (or millionaria)? Known scientifically as Plectranthus verticillatus, it is an evergreen species in the Lamiaceae family, which according to many cultures, including China, is considered a symbol of economic stability and prosperity, and is often used to attract wealth and financial well-being.
This plant is indoor because it prefers temperate or warm climate environments and cannot tolerate the low temperatures and climatic changes typical of the outdoors. It is advisable to keep it indoors away from direct sunlight.
How to care for the millionaire plant
To keep this plant alive you will need to water it once a week in summer and once every two weeks in winter. It is important to avoid water stagnation to prevent root rot. Also, putting a fertilizer every 15 days during the growing season (mid-autumn to mid-winter) will help it grow. And remember to remove dry leaves.
The optimum temperature for the plant is between 17 and 23 °C.
Where to find the money plant
In cities such as Rome, the money plant can be found in specialized nurseries, plant and gardening stores, as well as in shopping centers dedicated to greenery and interior design. Because it is highly valued for its symbolic value and ease of growing in an apartment, it is also quite common to find it in local plant markets.
To help you in your search, here are the addresses of the largest nurseries in Rome:
- Comandini Garden – Via Boccea, 120
- Roma Garden Srl – Via Appia Nuova, 1238
- Natural Green di Misino Mauro & Spurio Franco Snc – Via della Villa di Plinio, 12
- Aurelia Nurseries – Via Aurelia, 796
- Graziella Nurseries – Via Casal del Marmo, 113
- Fleur Garden LTD – Via del Trullo, 50
- V.I.P. Garden LTD – Via Tuscolana, 1234
- Talenti Nursery – Via di Talenti, 147
- Federici Nurseries – Via di Boccea, 129
- Frappetta Nurseries – Via di Casalotti, 301
- Balduzzi Nursery – Via della Scafa, 22
- Fleming Nurseries – Via Fleming, 45
- BOTANIKOS Garden Center – Via della Storta, 234