Plant care guide - Pachira aquatica

Pachira aquatica thrives in bright, indirect light, but also tolerates medium light. Direct sun can scorch the leaves.

• Place in bright, indirect light.
• If needed, use medium light (it tolerates it).
• Rotate the plant regularly for even growth.

• Do not place in direct sun.

Water when the top 2 to 4 centimetres of soil has dried. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems.

• Water when the top 2 to 4 centimetres of soil is dry.
• Water thoroughly and let excess drain.
• Use rainwater or filtered water if possible.
• Water less often in winter.
• Always use pots with drainage holes.

• Do not overwater (it is the most common issue).

Average household humidity (40 to 60 percent) is usually fine, but Pachira appreciates a bit more in heated rooms. Keep temperatures stable and avoid drafts and cold.

• Aim for 40 to 60 percent humidity (higher is welcome, especially in winter).
• Mist occasionally using distilled water.
• Use a pebble tray or group plants together to raise humidity.
• Keep temperatures between 16 and 26 degrees Celsius.
• Protect from drafts and sudden changes.

• Do not expose the plant to temperatures below 12 degrees Celsius.
• Do not place in drafty spots or where temperatures swing quickly.

Feed in spring and summer every 4 to 6 weeks with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer. Stop in autumn and winter.

• Feed every 4 to 6 weeks in spring and summer.
• Use a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer.

• Do not feed in autumn and winter.

Use well-draining, peat-free houseplant soil with added perlite or sand. Repot every 2 to 3 years in spring (or when roots outgrow the pot).

• Use peat-free, well-draining soil with perlite or sand mixed in.
• Repot every 2 to 3 years in spring, or when roots outgrow the pot
• Choose a pot with drainage holes.

• Do not use a pot without drainage holes.