provision tree
Nameprovision tree
Species NamePachira aquatica
Common NameMoney Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth bark, swollen base
Foliage Typepalmate
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesStriking, brush-like flowers with bi-colored stamens (white/pink and orange/brown) and large, glossy palmate leaves. Often develops a swollen, bottle-shaped trunk base.
Description
This image showcases the distinctive flower and palmate leaves of a Pachira aquatica, commonly known as the Money Tree or Provision Tree. While the photograph itself is a close-up of a full-sized tree's bloom and not a bonsai specimen, this species is frequently cultivated as bonsai due to its adaptability and interesting trunk characteristics. The vibrant, brush-like flowers are a notable feature of the mature tree.
