CALABASH
Crescentia cujete
A characteristic tropical tree with a rounded crown, the Calabash is well-adapted to the local climate and has a unique growth habit: the flowers grow directly on the trunk, followed by round, hard fruits (gourds).
Application:š³Solitary
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Likes full sun to partial shade
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Moderate grower
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Water regularly
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Height 4/10 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Calabash tree, Calabash |
| Latin name | Crescentia cujete |
| Origin | Tropical America, Caribbean |
| Height | 4-10 meter |
| Growth habit | Small to medium-sized tree with a broad, low crown and winding branches |
| Location | Can be planted close to structures |
| Light requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Water requirement | Every day, but every few days is also possible. If the tree is watered every day, the gourd will remain in leaf all year round; the more water, the larger the gourds will become. |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Fertilize regularly; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; pruning may be necessary to maintain shape |
| Leaves | Simple, elongated green leaves |
| Fruits | Large, round, hard fruits used for decoration |
| Flowers | Greenish-yellow with purple veins, blooms directly on the trunk and branches |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes, especially Lorikeets |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | No |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets, but unripe fruits may be mildly toxic if consumed |