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Pachira aquatica
Pachira aquatica
("pack-EYE-rah ah-KWAT-ik-ah")
£32.00
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Pachira aquatica is a highly decorative tree with large, compound leaves with five to nine leaflets, not dissimilar to those found on Schefflera species (umbrella trees). Also known as Guiana chestnut or Malabar chestnut, the stems are often braided, or have very swollen trunk bases and are smooth. When mature, the trees produce striking flowers and large nuts
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Non-toxic (the nuts are a food crop in some places)
Height
30-40cm. Houseplants are typically from 50cm to 1.5m. In the wild it can reach 18m in height!
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12cm
Recommended Decorative Pot Size
Sandstone Orange Range
Country of Origin
Brazil
Habitat Conditions
This species grows along riverbanks in the Amazon, and is adapted to warm, humid conditions and good light. Houseplants should be kept in well lit areas and must not get chilled
Plant Care
Light
Medium-high - high
Watering
The soil should be kept moist, but not wet. It will tolerate occasional overwatering and underwatering. The foliage benefits from misting with tepid water
Pruning
More mature plants can be pruned to maintain a good shape
Feeding
Dilute fertilizer added to the water at every watering will be beneficial
Pest & Diseases
If the air is dry, two-spotted spider mites may be a problem. These can be deterred by regular misting. Sap feeding pests such as mealybugs and scale insects may also be found. Mealybugs should be removed by cleaning the plant with a damp cloth or paper towel, and scale insects rubbed of the plant with a blunt tool such as a wooden lolly stick
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