Xerosicyos
Xerosicyospubescens

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Xerosicyos (zer-oh-SIS-eye-os)
Species: pubescens (pew-BES-senz)

Synonym:Zygosicyos pubescens

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting