Fig Leaf Gherkin, Fig Leaf Cucumber
Cucumisficifolius

Synonym:Cucumis figarei var. microphyllus

Synonym:Cucumis figarei var. cyrtopodus

Synonym:Cucumis abyssinicus

Synonym:Bryonia obtusa

Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Inconspicuous/none

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting