How much sunlight does my Calabash need?

Calabash requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Should I fertilize my Calabash?

Calabash is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

Can Calabash be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Calabash can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Calabash

Q: Is Calabash easy to care for?

Calabash is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Calabash?

Calabash prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Calabash

Bottle gourd is an annual, vining member of the squash family that is widely cultivated for its interestingly shaped fruits. The genus name derives from the Greek word, lagenos, for "vase." When dry, the fruits can be used as containers, pipes, rattles and many other uses.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lagenaria siceraria

Genus

Lagenaria

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Order

Cucurbitales

Also known as

Bottle gourd, Bottle gourd, White-flowered gourd, Long melon, New guinea bean, Tasmania bean and Calabash gourds

How to care for Calabash

Water

How often to water your Calabash

Calabash needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Bottle gourd in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Calabash: 1ft from a window

Calabash love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Calabash does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Calabash in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Calabash

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Calabash: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Calabash after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Calabash is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Fertilizer

Growing Outdoors