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Lagenaria siceraria 'Bottle'

 
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Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Bottle

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Category:
Annuals
Vines and Climbers

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

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

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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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Farmerdill On Sep 19, 2005, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

Also called Common Bottle, Pilgrim, Dumbbell. "A bilobal fruit up to 18" long with the two unequal bowls separated by a constricted neck, the larger blossom end bowl contains the seeds."

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Hereford, Arizona
Mount Laurel, New Jersey



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