PACHIRA PLANT – BRAIDED

Pachira Plant

Pachira is a commonly found houseplant called a money tree. Usually has a central trunk made up of three, five, or seven stems that are often braided together. Also called water chestnut, Guiana or Malabar chestnut, or saba nut. 

Planting & Care

Light: prefers bright sunlight and will even grow in full shade.

Water:  happy with regular, deep watering 

Fertilizer: Fertilize only during the spring and summer growing period 

Temperature: normal temperature in between 16-24° C.

Potting: need repotting every three years or so if it has outgrown its pot.

Pruning:  Prune to remove dead branches. Or control the plant’s size by cutting off