Totumo Tree 8"-12" Crescentia Cujete Gourd Tree for Crafts, Shade & Tropical Gardens - Unique Calabash Plant

Discover the beauty and versatility of the Totumo Crescentia Cujete, also known as the Calabash Tree. This tropical live tree, measuring 8”-12”, is perfect for creating your own gourd crafts, offering shade, and enhancing your garden's aesthetic. With its unique large spherical fruit, you'll receive not just a plant, but a source of inspiration for art and crafting!

• 🌳 Unique Gourd Tree: Produces large, spherical fruit for crafting bowls, containers, or musical instruments.
• 🌞 Ideal Growing Conditions: Thrives in sunny or partially shaded spots, perfect for gardens or outdoor areas.
• 🌱 Low-Maintenance Growth: Requires moderate watering and occasional pruning for balanced growth.
• 🌿 Large and Impressive: Grows up to 30 feet (9 meters), providing ample shade and becoming a landscape focal point.
• 🎨 Crafting Potential: Harvest the totumo gourd to create unique, traditional items, connecting to cultural crafting traditions.

Common Name: Totumo, Calabash, Jícaro
Scientific Name: Crescentia Cujete
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate watering, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil: Well-draining, rich soil
Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Growth Habit: Large, spreading tree with an umbrella-like canopy
Format: Tropical live tree, 8”-12” tall