How to Care for Pachira aquatica

Korean name: 파키라

This lucky tree is characterized by its twisted trunk and finger-like leaves. It is said to bring wealth according to feng shui.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Central America, South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Flower meaning: Luck, prosperity
• Traits: luck, twisted trunk, feng shui, gift

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining potting mix
• Humidity: Moderate to high
• Temperature: 18~30°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Pachira aquatica?

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Pachira aquatica?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining potting mix.

Is Pachira aquatica safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Pachira aquatica good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~30°C. Humidity: Moderate to high. Fertilise Once a month in spring and summer.