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Pachira aquatica - video

Malabar Chesnut, Guiana Chestnut, Provision Tree, Money Tree
Family: Malvaceae    (Formerly:Bombacaceae)
Subfamily: Bombacoideae
Origin: Madagascar
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiBig tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantFragrant plant
Pachira aquatica
The tree is often grown for its ornamental value, and is popular in both indoor and outdoor settings. Great for bonsai.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/pachira_aquatica.htm

Pachira aquatica (Bombax glabra) - Malabar Peanut, Guiana Chestnut

Malabar Peanut, Guiana Chestnut. Beautiful flowering tree with edible nuts. Great for bonsai.
It is a tropical wetland tree that is native to Central and South America, known for its large, glossy leaves and its distinctive, braided trunk. The tree is often grown for its ornamental value, and is popular in both indoor and outdoor settings. It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who own it, and is sometimes referred to as a "money tree." Pachira aquatica is also used in traditional medicine for a variety of purposes, including as a treatment for wounds and infections.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot