Pachira aquatica (Malabar Chesnut) - Image 26

Botanical name: Pachira aquatica

Common names: Malabar Chesnut, Guiana Chestnut, Provision Tree, Money Tree

Family: Malvaceae    (Formerly:Bombacaceae)

Subfamily: Bombacoideae

Origin: Madagascar

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantFragrant plant
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Pachira aquatica (Malabar Chesnut) split green pod revealing white nuts in a close up.
Pachira aquatica (Malabar Chesnut) split open to reveal large round white nuts inside green husk.
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