Lagenaria siceraria, or Bottle Gourd, is a fast-growing annual vine. It is cultivated for its young edible fruits and mature gourds, which are used as containers. It thri
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Sunlight
High
Watering
High
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter
Temperature
High
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
High
High
Full sun (6-8+ hours direct sunlight)
High
Consistent moisture during growth and fruiting
Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter
High
Warm temperatures (20-35 °C)
Outdoor, Greenhouse
High
Regular feeding throughout growing season
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Category
Fruit, Vegetable, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
3-9 m
Spread
1.5-4.5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Broad, Heart-shaped, Lobed
Flower Size
7-10 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Edible
Yes
Bitter varieties of Lagenaria siceraria contain cucurbitacins, which can cause gastrointestinal distress such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea in humans and animals if consumed. Non-bitter, young fruits are edible.
