Chinese Cucumber

Trichosantheskirilowii

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Trichosanthes (try-ko-SAN-thees)
Species
kirilowii (kir-ih-LOV-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Asheville, North Carolina

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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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