Malabar Chestnut Tree PLANT – Untreated & Heirloom – Edible Nuts – Pachira glabra – French Peanut – Saba Nut – Money Tree

Malabar Chestnut Tree Plant – Pachira glabra (French Peanut, Saba Nut, Money Tree)Untreated & Heirloom – Edible Nuts – Fast-Growing & OrnamentalThe Malabar Chestnut (Pachira glabra) is a fast-growing, versatile tree prized for its large, nut-filled pods and lush tropical foliage. Its delicious, sweet-nutty edible nuts are rich in fiber and amino acids, while the leaves, flowers, and seeds have been used in traditional medicine for generations.Culinary Uses: Nuts: Remove the brown skin (soak overnight first) to reveal the tender white kernels. Enjoy them:Raw, boiled, or roastedStir-fried with oil and saltCrushed as a topping for salads, desserts, or savory dishesGround into flour for baking (cakes, bread, etc.) Young leaves & blooms: Edible and prepared like spinach.Why Grow It?Dual-purpose – Nutritious food striking ornamental (great for pots or gardens)Fast-growing – Thrives in warm climates with minimal careMulti-functional – Shade provider, edible landscape feature, and traditional “Money Tree” symbol of prosperityPlanting & Growing TipsPosition: Prefers full sun to partial shade (protect from strong winds) Watering: Keep soil moist but never waterlogged (well-draining soil is essential) Soil: Fertile, rich soil = faster, healthier growth (raised beds work well) Transplanting:Let the plant recover in its original pot for a few days after arrivalRepot or plant in-ground once roots emerge from drainage holesSlowly acclimate to sunnier spots if previously grown in shadeWater thoroughly after plantingClimate Note: Frost-sensitive but rebounds quickly in warm weatherOrdering DetailsPrice includes one young potted plant (healthy, home-grown, and chemical-free)Shipping: Australia-wide (excludes Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS, WA)Local pickup available by appointmentDispatched Mondays to ensure delivery before the weekend.Please note:Research new foods before consumptionSee full disclaimer in page footerHappy planting – may your “Money Tree” bring abundance! The author of the flowering tree image is John Robert McPherson. Link to source: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pachira_glabra_inflorescence_74_Sunbury_St_Geebung_P1070584.jpg#filelinks