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Ball Luffa, Luffah, Sponge Cucumber, Estropajo

Luffaoperculata

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Luffa operculata by Morph
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Luffa (LUF-fuh)
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Species
operculata (oh-per-koo-LAY-ta)
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Synonym
Momordica operculata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Herbs
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dunnellon, Florida

Dayton, Ohio

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