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Cucurbitaceae
Wild Calabash, Wild Bottle Gourd
Lagenariasphaerica
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Family
Cucurbitaceae
(koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lagenaria
(lag-en-AR-ee-uh)
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Species
sphaerica
(SFAY-rik-uh)
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Synonym
Lagenaria mascarena
Luffa sphaerica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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