pachira aquatica 90cm
The Pachira Aquatica (Guiana chestnut or Water chestnut) is native to Central and South America. It grows in swamps and river deltas with varying water levels, and can reach up to 20 metres in height. Its bright green leaves are hand-shaped. Both the leaves and nuts are edible. The Guiana chestnut makes a relatively slender and flexible stem, which can be plaited, making it the perfect green buddy for any style!
dimensions and properties
This Pachira Acuatica of 90 centimetres high and of supreme quality was found in a nursery in the Netherlands.
color plant: green leaves with a brown strunk at the foot
care tips
In Europe, the Water chestnut can only be kept as an houseplant. The plant never flowers indoors. It likes a light spot or semi-shade, but you should never put it in the sun.This plant needs a good splash of water once every three or four weeks. Because the Guiana chestnut stores water in its stem, the soil must be dried out before watering is given again.