Fig-Leaf Gourd
Also known as
fig-leaf gourd, Malabar gourd, black seed squash and cidra
Taxonomy
Cucurbita ficifolia
Cucurbita
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitales

How to care for Fig-Leaf Gourd
How often to water your Fig-Leaf Gourd

every 9
Fig-Leaf Gourd 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
Finding light for Fig-Leaf Gourd in your home

a window
Fig-Leaf Gourd love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fig-Leaf Gourd does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fig-Leaf Gourd in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Fig-Leaf 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fig-Leaf Gourd after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for Fig-Leaf Gourd
Fig-Leaf Gourd
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
