- Air Purifier
- Bright Indirect Light
- Mature Height 6 - 8 Feet
- Water Needs - Weekly / When The Top Two To Four Inches Of Soil Are Dry
The Guiana Chestnut Money Tree has the classic good looks of a money tree with a broad trunk. Money trees traditionally have a braided trunk, but this plant has a natural trunk with a bulbous form and textured exterior. Also known as Pachira aquatica, thin branches emerge from the top of this tree and feature glossy, elliptical leaves that come to a point.
Best Locations For Growing Guiana Chestnut Money Tree
The Guiana Chestnut Money Tree makes a stunning addition to most areas of a home, but to help the plant flourish, choose a sunny, humid spot. Naturally humid areas, like screen porches, kitchens, and bathrooms, are generally a good choice. The Guiana Chestnut Money Tree is safe and non-toxic for people and pets, so there are no restrictions or limitations about introducing this plant into your space.
Guiana Chestnut Money Tree Sunlight Requirements
Position the Guiana Chestnut Money Tree in a location that receives bright, indirect to medium sunlight. The ideal spot will receive about six hours of sunlight daily, so consider an area near a sunny window. Keep the tree away from direct sunlight.
Guiana Chestnut Money Tree Care
Routinely prune the tree to maintain its size or encourage a full, bushy form. Repot your Money Tree as needed every one to two years. Upgrade to a larger pot if you wish the plant to grow larger, or refresh the potting soil and keep the same pot to maintain the plant’s size. Use a moist, well-drained potting mix that is acidic to neutral.
Watering Guiana Chestnut Money Tree
Water your Guiana Chestnut Money Tree when the top inch of potting soil is dry. This plant naturally grows in damp areas, but it dislikes standing water. Check the soil before watering your Money Tree, but plan to water every one to two weeks during the summer and less frequently during the fall and winter. The Guiana Chestnut Money Tree thrives in increased humidity, so choose a naturally damp area or use a humidifier to make the plant feel at home.
Feeding Guiana Chestnut Money Tree
Fertilize your Guiana Chestnut Money Tree every four weeks during the spring and summer. Use a balanced, water-soluble plant food to encourage well-rounded growth. Scale back and fertilize your Money Tree every eight weeks during the fall and winter.
Guiana Chestnut Money Tree Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White, Yellow |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Watering: Weekly / When The Top Two To Four Inches Of Soil Are Dry |
| Features: Air Purifier |
| Common Name: Guiana Chestnut Money Tree |
| Other Name(s): Guiana Chestnut, Money Tree |
| Scientific Name: Pachira aquatica |
- SKU:
- PACHIRA_STUMP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations