Pachira glabra (French Peanut)
Pachira glabra (French Peanut) leaves show cream colored splashes on deep green textured foliage.
Botanical names: Pachira glabra, Bombax glabrum
Common names: French Peanut, Guiana Chestnut, Provision Tree, Money Tree, Saba Nut
Family: Malvaceae (Formerly:Bombacaceae)
Subfamily: Bombacoideae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingThe large and showy flowers are perfect and terminal, with a long peduncle. The petals and numerous stamens are white. Fruits are much smaller than in P. aqautica, and elongated rather than round. The allegedly edible seeds are only about 1 inch long. Grow in full sun for best flower production. Used for making braided Money Tree bonsai.
In some sources Pachira aquatica is indicated as synonim of Pachira glabra.
Similar plants: Pachira glabra (French Peanut)
Pachira glabra (French Peanut) with green leaves and a thick trunk in a small container.
Pachira aquatica (Malabar Chestnut) displays a tall slender trunk with a full rounded canopy
Pachira glabra (French Peanut) tree with unique yellow green mottled leaves standing on grass
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