Mill Pond Nurseries,
Mill Road,
Henham,
CM22 6AA
T: 0345 505 3333
E: enquiries@planteriagroup.com
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Pachira Aquatica
Latin name
Pachira aquatica
Pronounciation
(“pack-EYE-rah ah-KWAT-ik-ah”)
Common name
Malabar chestnut
Origin
Brazil
How easy am I to care for?
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
All our potted plants come in compostable coir pots.
Caring for your plant
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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