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Crescentia mirabilis

Shrub or small tree with spreading stems, and small ovate leaves, just like some Didieraceae from Madagascar. Flowers are large and weird, bat pollinated. It is a relative of the common Calabash Tree, adapted to harsh coastal conditions.

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This small tree is surprisingly shaped. It grows with spreading stems, with small ovate leaves, just like some Didieraceae from Madagascar. Flowers are large and weird, bat pollinated. It is a relative of the common Calabash Tree, adapted to harsh coastal conditions. It can grow outdoors in the warmer Mediterranean. Very uncommon in collections.

We offer a 2-3 years old seedling.

Cultivation	Protected
Plant origin	America
Presentation	Potted Plant
Max. Size	300cm-400cm
Botanical family	Bignoniaceae
Light	Sun
Minimum winter temperature	0 ºC to 15 ºC
Flowering Season	Warmer Months
Plant type	Woody
Color	White
Care	Pot
Care	Low-maintenance
Shape	Trees
Shape	Succulents