SPECIMEN NO. #68
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Malvaceae
Pachira aquatica
Common Name: Money Tree
Money Tree (Pachira aquatica) is a houseplant in the Malvaceae family, native to Amazonia nororiental de Colombia, departamento del Guainía, municipio de Inírida.. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 1500 and 5000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Guiana-Chestnut.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
1500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
5000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
55% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3152235
Native Biogeographical Range
Amazonia nororiental de Colombia, departamento del Guainía, municipio de Inírida...