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Provision-tree (Pachira aquatica) Care Guide
Care guide for Provision-tree: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

📷 Rony Ristow · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Provision-tree is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (50-70%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.0).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~1.8 m (6.0 ft).
OriginNative to: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Costa Rica.
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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.