| Common Name | Guiana Chestnut / Money Tree |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Pachira |
| Species | Macrocarpa |
| Origin | Central America (Mexico, Colombia) |
| Blooming | Rare indoors, creamy white flowers in summer if mature. |
| Leaf Color | Emerald green to deep glossy green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining mix with peat moss and perlite (pH 6.0-7.0)
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; allow top inch to dry between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter.
Bright indirect light preferred; avoid direct scorching sun, tolerates lower light but growth slows.
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season only.
Prune leggy stems to maintain shape; remove yellow or damaged leaves immediately.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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