Pachira aquatica

Also Known As

Bombax glabrum
Bombax macrocarpum
Pachira macrocarpa
Chestnut
Good Luck Plant
Guiana Chestnut
Guyana Chestnut
Malabar Chestnut
Money Plant
Money Tree

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

9b-10b

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Pachira aquatica plant details

Pachira aquatica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachira aquatica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachira aquatica

USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Need a little greenery to soften your space? A Braided Money Tree could be just the ticket. Hand braided trunks support shiny leaves with six narrow leaflets displayed in a hand-like form.

By: Leafari

Pachira Aquatica is known as the "Money Plant" or "Good Luck Plant". Its large leaves are composed of 6-9 leaflets, held in a airy arrangement from its thick stems, sometimes 3-4 stems braided. It likes bright light and is a very easy to grow houseplant. It rarely flowers with the most exotic bloom of white threads tinged pink on the ends. We grow and offer in 4" Pots.