Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Pachira

Species:

Pachira aquatica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

cream, white, yellow

Native Range

United States: Guam, Puerto Rico, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetlands and riverbanks