{"product_id":"hand-braided-money-tree-pachira-aquatica-cow-pot-four-inch","title":"Hand-Braided Money Tree | Eco Cow Pot | 4 in. Sweetwater Chestnut (Pachira aquatica)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving art.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With pliable stems interwoven during its early growth, the Pachira aquatica’s five-lobed leaves spiral upward into a sculptural wonder of nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pachira aquatica is native to tropical wetlands from southern Mexico through Central America and northern South America. Unbraided, mature outdoor trees produce edible, tropical chestnuts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eword \u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePachira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e itself originates from the Indigenous Guyanese language and means sweetwater nut. Hence, the Pachira aquatica's common name Guiana chestnut, and soon after its maritime journey across 18th and 19th century spice routes aboard wooden ships to the Malabar Coast of southwestern India—Malabar chestnut. The Pachira aquatica was indeed an admirable voyager and survivor amid the salty, open oceans, sails catching the wind, harsh creaking hulls, and heavy barrels packed with soil and other plants, all resting deep in the cargo holds of old-world explorers headed for the East. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-braiding Pachira aquatica is cherished in classical East Asian Feng Shui; the self-discipline required for its successful, early-life braiding is thought to promote an introspective energy aligned with prosperity in the home. Legend has it a farmer once prayed and received a seed which he diligently cultivated until he could sell the braided trees to help his farm regain its footing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically, Pachira aquatica was used in traditional, indigenous folk medicine to prepare topical anti-inflammatory poultices and nutrient-rich, roasted seed decoctions. A peer-reviewed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/14786419.2024.2346281\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estudy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tested crude extracts of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachira aquatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leaves, flowers, and seeds, confirming that the plant successfully inhibits the production of nitric oxide—a primary chemical mediator that drives cellular inflammation in the human body. Laboratory testing also isolated high concentrations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflavonoids, phenolic acids, and coumarins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—compounds associated with potent cellular antioxidant activity and neutralizing oxidative stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical profiling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journalair.com\/index.php\/AIR\/article\/view\/784\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshows\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the plant's seeds and tissue are naturally rich in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etannins, saponins, and alkaloids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In plant biology, tannins function as natural enzyme inhibitors against pathogens, casting contemporary scientific light on other reputed, historical unbraided Pachira aquatica uses in treating skin wounds, rashes, and bacterial infections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eWhile it is a rare sighting, the Pachira aquatica is actually capable of producing a magnificent, bursting flower in off-white and pink hues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/0809\/2772\/files\/eredymia-pachira-aquatica-flower.jpg?v=1788472817\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003ePeeling back its long, narrow petals like a golden rind, the Pachira aquatica treats its most devoted of caretakers to a truly breathtaking artistry in hundreds of brush-like, silken stamens—a fleeting, nocturnal spectacle. In tropical outdoor settings, the Pachira aquatica has been observed to bloom late in the evening so as to attract nocturnal pollinators like bats, staying fully open and fragrant for one day before its silky petals gracefully fall away to allow for a heavy seed pod's growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect sunlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e When dry to a depth of two inches, water thoroughly until there is drainage from the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cow Pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A zero-waste, fully biodegradable planter molded from dehydrated, odorless dairy manure. Rather than disturbing the delicate root system by unpotting, simply settle the entire organic vessel directly into a five- or six-inch permanent planter. This seamlessly bypasses transplant shock while allowing the expanding roots to naturally digest the vessel's organic nitrogen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/aspca-poison-control\/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants\/money-tree\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eASPCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn assortment of cardboard inserts, mailers, and outer boxes, as well as paper sleeves and rubber bands depending on a plant's needs. Heat packs or insulated sleeves are available when temperatures drop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping and Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease add the required \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eredymia.com\/products\/winter-plant-shipping-protection?variant=48957571399780\"\u003eWinter Shipping Protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when temperatures are at or below 50°F in the delivery area. Thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House Plant Dropship","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Cow Pot","offer_id":48950577070180,"sku":"4_MONEY_TREE_GUIANA_CHESTNUT_PACHIRA_BRAID_POT_COW","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/0809\/2772\/files\/eredymia-money-tree-pachira-aquatica.webp?v=1788386545","url":"https:\/\/eredymia.com\/products\/hand-braided-money-tree-pachira-aquatica-cow-pot-four-inch","provider":"Eredymia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}