Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Pachira

Species:

Pachira insignis

USDA Symbol:

PAIN7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1800 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, birds

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers riverbanks and floodplains in native habitat

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and must be sown fresh; they lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI