Mexican Calabash (Crescentia Alata) is a perennial tree in the Bignoniaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Crescentia alata is a deciduous tree native to Mexico and Central America, known for its distinctive winged fruit and medium growth rate.
Mexican Calabash
Crescentia Alata
Crescentia alata is a deciduous tree native to Mexico and Central America, known for its distinctive winged fruit and medium growth rate.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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