Kaduhuchi, Kakrol, Karchikai, Athalakkai, Kasarakayee
Momordicacymbalaria

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Momordica (mo-MOR-di-ka)
Species: cymbalaria (sim-buh-LAR-ee-uh)

Synonym:Luffa tuberosa

Synonym:Momordica tuberosa

Synonym:Kedrostis malvifolia

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

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed