Wait until the earth is dry. To check, scratch and feel with your fingers well below the surface of the soil. Immerse the plant pot in a container with water, for 1/5 of its height for 3 minutes.
Origin
Central and south America, Africa and India.
Habitat
Rainforest.
Family
The subfamily Bombacoideae of the family Malvaceae.
Various
The Pachire are used for timber, cordage and seeds for stuffing pillows.