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Habitat:
tropical sub-Saharan Africa,
Madagascar, Asia, some
islands across the Indian Ocean, Australia, America.
Description: Dicotyledonous plants that grow into large trees with
tender wood and often covered in spines. The leaves are hairy, deciduous,
palmate and the flowers quite large. The seeds stay viable for many years.
Soil: basic mix.
Location: full sun.
Temperature: keep at a minimum temperature of 12°C (54°F).
Water: average.
Cultivation tips: growing them in small containers results in a more
expanded caudex.
Main genera: Adansonia, Bombax, Chorisia.
Chorisia speciosa (fusto)
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