Malabar Chestnut Plant
Malabar Chestnut (Pachira aquatica) is a tree growing 6-10 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with fast growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring bright, indirect light and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Vine
Height
4 to 6 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
50- 80 pods/plant
NPK ratio
3:02:01
life Span
10 to 15 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Ornamental
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, white powder, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides