Pachira aquatica - Money Tree H70-80 cm

Pachira aquatica, commonly known as the Money Tree or Guiana Chestnut, is a highly popular tropical plant valued for its decorative foliage, consisting of glossy, palmate leaves elegantly arranged at the tips of the stems.

It has an exotic, orderly appearance, suitable for living rooms, offices, reception areas, restaurants, or other bright spaces. As an indoor plant, Pachira is appreciated for its relatively easy growth and its ability to become an eye-catching decorative feature without requiring complicated care.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Botanical name: Pachira aquatica

• Family: Malvaceae

• Common names: Money Tree, Guiana Chestnut

• Plant type: tropical tree grown for its decorative foliage

• Leaves: palmate, glossy, deep green

• Growth habit: upright, elegant

• Growth: moderate under favorable conditions

• Uses: indoor plant, offices, living rooms, reception areas, commercial spaces

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light; also tolerates bright partial shade

• Watering: moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly at the surface between waterings

• Substrate: fertile, airy, and well-drained

• Humidity: appreciates moderate atmospheric humidity

• Temperature: prefers approximately 18-28°C

• Placement: keep away from cold drafts, direct air conditioning, and strong heat sources

• Fertilization: moderate during the active growing period

• Repotting: should be carried out when the roots have filled the pot or the substrate has deteriorated

• Cold tolerance: does not tolerate frost and must be kept at above-freezing temperatures

✨ What makes it special

• lush, green, glossy foliage

• elegant tropical appearance

• suitable for large, bright spaces

• decorative throughout the year

• harmonious growth under good conditions

• easy to incorporate into modern interiors

• commonly known as the Money Tree

📌 Note: Pachira aquatica has relatively sensitive foliage, and following handling, transportation, and acclimatization to new environmental conditions, some leaves may show bends, tears, spots, dry edges, or other aesthetic imperfections. Some leaves may also turn yellow or temporarily fall after delivery as a reaction to changes in light, temperature, or humidity.

These effects are generally temporary and do not affect the plant's development. With proper care, Pachira aquatica will produce new leaves and gradually regain its appearance.

Read the care guide for Pachira Aquatica on the Blog.

Approximately 70 cm tall, including the pot