provision tree (Pachira aquatica)
Pachira aquatica, commonly known as Money Tree, is a tropical plant recognized for its distinctive braided trunk and palmate leaves. It produces edible, chestnut-like nut
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, allow top 2-3 cm to dry
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix.
Temperature
Warm, 18-24 °C
Habitat
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor
Fertilizer
Monthly during growing season
Care Requirements
Bright, indirect light
High
Keep soil consistently moist, allow top 2-3 cm to dry
Regular
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix.
Warm, 18-24 °C
Warm
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor
Monthly during growing season
Moderate
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental, Foliage, Fruit
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-3 m
Spread
0.5-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Palmate compound
Flower Size
25-30 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
7000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyMalvaceae
- genusPachira
- speciesPachira aquatica
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
The seeds of Pachira aquatica are edible and can be roasted or eaten raw. The plant is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.