Lagenaria Siceraria
About Lagenaria Siceraria
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
Lagenaria siceraria
Lagenaria
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitales
Also known as
Bottle gourd, Bottle gourd, Calabash, White-flowered gourd, Long melon, New guinea bean, Tasmania bean and Calabash gourds
How to care for Lagenaria Siceraria
How often to water your Lagenaria Siceraria
Lagenaria Siceraria needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Bottle gourd in your home
Lagenaria Siceraria love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Lagenaria Siceraria does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Lagenaria Siceraria
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 Lagenaria Siceraria after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Lagenaria Siceraria
Lagenaria Siceraria
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.