Pachira is recognized in Asian culture as a symbol of luck or good fortune. It is very appreciated for its appearance as a small tree with a braided trunk. The pretty palmate green leaves can measure up to 30 cm in diameter. Indoors, it can reach up to 2m high.
Non-toxic to animals!
- Family: Malvaceae
- Origin: Tropical zone of South and Central America.
- Watering:
- Allow the soil to dry out by half between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of potting soil: Rich and draining.
- Avoid water remaining in the saucer.
- Brightness: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: West, east or 1 m from a south window.
- Rapid growth.
- Temperature: Moderate.
- Minimum temperature of 5ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.