The pachira aquatica, a tropical plant originating from South America, is considered a valued companion, friend, and good luck charm on life’s journey. In Asia, particularly China, the plant’s webbed leaves are believed to resemble hands that catch money and fortune, while its twisted trunk is regarded as a guardian of good luck. Popular for ornamental purposes in Japan and Taiwan, the pachira aquatica is also a favored gift during housewarming ceremonies, believed to bring happiness and prosperity to the home.

The plant’s edible nuts are considered a work of art and are said to inspire artistic passion and enhance one’s interior, while investing in the plant is believed to ensure a safe and prosperous investment.