The most widespread baobab of Madagascar, occuring in south, west and northwest. 5 to 30m tall, usually single trunk, cylindrical or slightly tapering and swelling. Primary branches often tapering and ascending. Bark grey. Flowers yellow. Fruit ovoid or oblong, 10 to 30cm, usually black. Germination phanerocotylar. |
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Country of Origin |
Madagascar |
General Features |
Tree .
Flowering plant . Plant which can be grown as a Bonsai . Succulent Plant . Develops a caudex . |
Botanical Family |
Bombacaceae |
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Substrate |
Temperature during winter |
Lighting |
Watering during automn-winter |
Watering during hot season |
Fertilizer during growth |
Pruning |
Repotting |