What is Pachira aquatica?

Pachira aquatica is a tropical evergreen tree originating in Central and South America. This is known by a number of common names including Guiano Chestnut, Saba Chestnut, Malabar Chestnut and Money Tree. In addition to being grown as a source of food and decorative plants. Maintained in small pots, remains in the size of the dwarf and can be an attractive decorative plant for the inner space.

This tree is originally for swamps and marshes. The roots have dissolved on the base to stabilize the tree in wet soil, and the height of the ripe tree may vary depending on the conditions where it grows. The leaves are large, bright green and shiny, with five lobe shape of the palmate. Flowers, usually hidden with leaves, have a large yellowish cream petals that were depressed like a banana bark and long protruding sticks. Pachira aquatica can be grown as a source of food in tropical to subtropical regions in the US Department of Agriculture 10 and 11.IT as a decorative tree in a tropical garden. Plants of loving shadows can be selected as accompanying plantings to set up around the roots, and these trees can also be paired with tropical vines and epiphytic tropical plants such as orchids.

Garden supplies and kindergartens sometimes carry Pachira aquatica seedlings for gardeners. The main plants can be obtained from many stores of houseplants, especially shops interested in the design of the Chinese interior. For houseplants, it is advisable to use a rich, well -drained soil that remains moist without becoming undulating and avoiding the spilling of the plant. Pachira aquatica also prefers bright, indirect light and should not be placed in the sunny corner of the house or leaves can burn.

as a house plant is Pachira aquatica usually trained to accompany me and create a suitcase with knit or twistedin view. It is assumed that it brings happiness to the house and is sometimes recommended for people who organize their homes in accordance with Feng Shui standards. Five leaves reflect five elements of wood, ground, water, fire and metal. Green plants are generally considered happy additions to the house, especially when they are located in the corner of the house on family wealth and happiness, whose location varies depending on the astrological graph of the individual.