Best space & place
It requires bright indirect light, but direct sunlight will scorch the leaves and result in white patches.
When to water & feed
Also known as the Guiana Chestnut, this intriguing specimen grows by the water, hence the addition of 'Aquatica' but doesn't need as much watering as you would expect. Storing water in its bulbous trunk.
Need to know
The stems are incredibly delicate so moving around your home may mean some are bent, and these should just be clipped away. They are incredibly fast growing so are replaced very quickly.
Stem | Braided | Braided |
Height (Including pot): | 160-170cm | 190cm |
Width (Head): | 65cm | 75cm |
Nursery Potsize (Diameter / Height): | ø31cm / H29cm | ø35cm / H30cm |
Decorative Pot Required (Opening / Internal Height): | 32cm+ / H30cm+ | 37cm+ / H32cm+ |
Decorative pot not included, available to buy here. The plant will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot.
Size | Diameter / Height | Minimum Decorative Pot Opening Required |
2 Litre
|
⌀17cm H13cm |
19cm |
4 Litre |
⌀20cm H16.5cm |
22cm |
7 Litre |
⌀25cm H20cm |
27cm |
10 Litre |
⌀28cm H22.5cm |
30cm |
15 Litre |
⌀33cm H30cm |
35cm |
20 Litre |
⌀35.5cm H32.5cm |
38cm |
For a seamless finish where the plant is potted into the decorative pot, liners are available to prevent water leaking and the pot from damage.
We also offer a potting service.