Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis)
Momordica cochinchinensis, or Gac, is a tropical perennial vine from Southeast Asia. It's cultivated for its vibrant orange-red fruit, rich in carotenoids. Edible fruit,
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Sunlight
Full sun for best fruiting, tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Consistent moisture, especially during growth and fruiting.
Soil
Well-draining, rich, loamy soil
Temperature
Warm tropical conditions, sensitive to cold.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Regular feeding during growing season.
Care Requirements
Full sun for best fruiting, tolerates partial shade.
Consistent moisture, especially during growth and fruiting.
Well-draining, rich, loamy soil
Warm tropical conditions, sensitive to cold.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Regular feeding during growing season.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Category
Fruit, Vegetable, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
10-15 m
Spread
3-6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Brief dry season dormancy
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Palmate, deeply lobed
Flower Size
5-10 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCucurbitales
- familyCucurbitaceae
- genusMomordica
- speciesMomordica cochinchinensis
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Unripe fruit and seeds may have purgative effects if consumed in large quantities, but ripe fruit, leaves, and prepared seeds are widely consumed as food.