Ivy gourd
About Ivy gourd
Ivy gourd is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ā and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Taxonomy
Coccinia grandis
Coccinia
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitales
Also known as
Scarlet gourd, Tindora and Kowai fruit
How to care for Ivy gourd
Water
How often to water your Ivy gourd
every 9
Ivy gourd needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
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 Ivy gourd in your home
a window
Ivy gourd may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ivy gourd in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Ivy gourd
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ivy gourd after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Ivy gourd 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.
Sunlight Needs
Ivy gourd may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Ivy gourd can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Ivy gourd
Ivy gourd
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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