Home / Guides / Plant Files / Cucurbitaceae

Sponge Gourd, Luffah, Chinese Okra, Dishcloth Gourd, Vegetable Gourd 'Extra Long Smooth'

Luffacylindrica

Upload Image Print Article
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Luffa (LUF-fuh)
Info
Species
cylindrica (sil-IN-dree-kuh)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional
View this plant in a garden
One member has or wants this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Zebra Longwing
(Heliconius charitonius)
BIRD FILES
Red-backed Fairy-wren
(Malurus melanocephalus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Zebra Longwing
(Heliconius charitonius)
BIRD FILES
Red-backed Fairy-wren
(Malurus melanocephalus)