Plant Care Spiny-Fruited Gourd

Spiny-Fruited Gourd

Taxonomy

Echinopepon spp.
Echinopepon
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitales

How to care for Spiny-Fruited Gourd

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Spiny-Fruited Gourd

Water needs for Spiny-Fruited Gourd
0.5 cups
every 9

Spiny-Fruited Gourd needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnā€™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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Spiny-Fruited Gourd in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Spiny-Fruited Gourd: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Spiny-Fruited Gourd may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves šŸƒ, 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 Spiny-Fruited Gourd in your home šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Spiny-Fruited Gourd

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Spiny-Fruited Gourd: 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 itā€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Spiny-Fruited Gourd after it doubles in size or once a yearā€”whichever comes first.

šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantā€™s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itā€™s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Spiny-Fruited Gourd can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


šŸ§ Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Spiny-Fruited Gourd

Spiny-Fruited 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 doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

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