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Pachira aquatica (Variegated)
| Family Name: | Malvaceae |
Pachira glabra (variegated) is usually cultivated as a small tree. The leaves exhibit striking variegations with vivid, creamy-white streaks. These irregular stripes create a visually captivating and ornamental pattern on the leaf's surface.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 5 m |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree, up to 5m tall. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are palmate and exhibit striking variegations with vivid, creamy-white streaks. These irregular stripes create a visually captivating and ornamental pattern on the leaf's surface. |
| Flowers | Flowers are large and showy. |
| Fruit | Fruit is large, woody and egg-shaped. It turns brown and splits open when ripe. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
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| Root Type | Underground |
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Others
| Master ID | 34080 |
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| Species ID | 8493 |
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