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Thai Balsam Pear

Gymnopetalumchinense

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Gymnopetalum chinense by scirpidiella
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Species
chinense (chi-NEN-see)
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Synonym
Gymnopetalum quinquelobatum
Gymnopetalum cochinchinense
Melothria touchanensis
Trichosanthes Trichosanthes laciniata
Trichosanthes costata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Herbs
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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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
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional
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