Malabar Chestnut #

Pachira aquatica

• A fast-growing tropical tree known for its distinctive, braided trunk and large, glossy leaves.
• It produces edible nuts often used in cooking and snacks, earning it the nickname “Guiana chestnut.”
• Popular as an indoor or patio tree, it adapts well to container growth and bright, indirect light.
• The tree is valued for its ornamental appeal and features prominently in Feng Shui as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

Caution: Consult a qualified health practitioner before considering medically using or ingesting any plant parts. Any mentioned traditional uses are based on cultural practices and anecdotal evidence. They are not necessarily clinically proven or supported by modern scientific studies.