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Calabash Tree

About Calabash Tree

Calabash Tree is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Calabash Tree belongs to the Crescentia genus, and is native to the Tropical Americas.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Crescentia cujete

Genus

Crescentia

Family

Bignoniaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Calabash Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Calabash Tree

Calabash Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Calabash Tree in your home

Calabash Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Calabash Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Calabash Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Calabash Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Calabash Tree: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Calabash Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Calabash Tree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Calabash Tree →

Benefits of Growing Calabash Tree →

Common Calabash Tree Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Calabash Tree →

💦 Water Needs

Calabash Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calabash Tree Water Frequency →

Calabash Tree Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Calabash Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Calabash Tree Light Requirements →

Calabash Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Calabash Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Calabash Tree Edible? →

Calabash Tree Toxicity to Cats →

Calabash Tree Toxicity to Dogs →

Calabash Tree Toxicity to Humans →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Calabash Tree will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Calabash Tree Lifecycle →

Calabash Tree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Calabash Tree →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Calabash Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Calabash Tree Temperature Tolerance →

Calabash Tree Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Calabash Tree →

When to Plant Calabash Tree →

How to Plant Calabash Tree →

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Winter Care for Calabash Tree →

Best Companion Plants for Calabash Tree →

Is Calabash Tree a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Calabash Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.