Sponge Gourd, Luffah, Chinese Okra, Dishcloth Gourd, Vegetable Gourd 'Yalu'

Luffacylindrica

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Luffa (LUF-fuh)
Species
cylindrica (sil-IN-dree-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Attalla, Alabama

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | neutral

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