Japanese Snake Gourd, Karasu-uri
Trichosanthesovigera

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Trichosanthes (try-ko-SAN-thees)
Species: ovigera (oh-VEE-ger-uh)

Synonym:Trichosanthes cucumeroides

Category
Bulbs
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting