Ok, I have this tree that I planted in the front yard landscaping. They call it the money tree (Pachira aquatica) and I planted it about 3 or 4 years ago. It alway produced these pods that have seed/nuts inside. The other day I started thinking of these nuts and did a search on the net. It turns out that these nuts are edible and can be eaton raw, baked or ground and made into a flour. I tried them and they are pretty good. They taste a little like peanuts. So I thought Deer and Hogs got to like these. I have collected about 4lbs. of these and am going to take them to hunting camp next time I am up there. Does anyone have anymore info on this? I can't find info as to weather or not they will grow in North FL.
I would think it would grow fine here is a little info i found.
http://mobile.floridata.com/Plants/Bombacaceae/Pachira%20aquatica/806
Thanks sam03, I planted some of these in pots the other day. Boy do they sprout up fast. I have the perfect location to plant some of these. Along a seasonal creek were the soil is always moist.
Good info Sam03, My wife says that I have a money tree planted in the back yard because any time that I want something I seem to always come up with the money... (Funny, I don't see it that way). I'd like to find out where I could get some trees to plant and try.
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Bossman, I got mine at Home Depot. They also have them as Bonsai plants.
