Bottle Gourd 'African Wine Kettle'

Lagenariasiceraria

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh)
Species
siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Turtlefeathers,describes as follows: "This African Wine Kettle measures 26 inches tall. It is 6 inches across at the center of the top ba...Read More

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