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Chinese Cucumber

Trichosantheskirilowii

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Family

Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Trichosanthes (try-ko-SAN-thees)

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Species

kirilowii (kir-ih-LOV-ee-eye)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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sarahrws

Austin, TX | May 2021 | neutral

Have grown this plant, but never been able to get flower/fruit. Any one else? Thoughts?

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