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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 12-18 inches
Plant Spread: 8-15 feet or more
Leaves: Broadleaf
Fruit: Showy
Fruiting Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Summer
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-85ºF
Days to germinate: 7-14 days
Depth to plant seed: 1/2 to 3/4 inch
Other info: Direct sow after last frost when soil is at least 70ºF.
Pollinators: Various insects

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Common names
  • Bottle Gourd

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Location: Cordoba, Argentina
Location: From Lai garden
Date: 2019-07-15

Date: 2016-08-30
Female Flower

Date: 2016-08-30

Date: 2015-10-12

Date: 2010-08-16
Photo courtesy of: Yoko Nekonomania

Date: 2016-08-30
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