Η Thick (Pachira Aquatica), also known as the "Money Tree" or Guyana Chestnut, is an evergreen, hardy indoor tree. It comes from Central and South America. In its natural environment its height exceeds 10 meters and creates impressive white flowers. It is also referred to as Guyana chestnut because it gives typical edible fruits whose taste is reminiscent of chestnut. No fruits appear indoors as in nature pollination is done with the help of bats.
Description
Its leaves are palmate with a deep green color and consist of five lanceolate leaflets each. As it grows, its young and flexible trunks are braided before they become woody. Available in the market usually with 3 to 5 trunks.
Care
Position:
It prefers indirect sunlight as if exposed directly to the sun it will cause burns on its leaves. It also thrives in places free of air currents and air conditioning.
Watering:
Watering should be done with moderate frequency, first checking if the soil in the pot is dry. During the summer months it is good to spray the leaves with water to retain moisture and prevent them from drying out.
Soil:
Soil with good drainage is needed as using heavy and clay soils there is a risk of root rot.
Lubrication:
It is fertilized once a month during the autumn-spring period. As a result, its foliage is maintained rich and robust. An ideal formulation is the water-soluble fertilizer for green plants.
Diseases and enemies
Fat is affected by granules. To treat them you can use a plant protection product that will be suggested by an agronomist.
Tip:
It is believed that the property is trapped between the folds of its braided trunks. The five leaves on each stem represent the five elements of nature, earth, water, fire, wind and metal.
