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Fig Leaf Gherkin, Fig Leaf Cucumber

Cucumisficifolius

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Cucumis ficifolius by scirpidiella
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
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Species
ficifolius (fik-ee-FOH-lee-us)
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Synonym
Cucumis figarei var. microphyllus
Cucumis figarei var. cyrtopodus
Cucumis abyssinicus
Bryonia obtusa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
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