Hard-shelled Gourd, Calabash 'Tiny Bottle'
Lagenaria siceraria
| 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: | Tiny Bottle |
Category:
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
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
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
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
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Hereford, Arizona
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Binghamton, New York
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Gardeners' Notes:
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