Cyclanthera
Cyclanthera pedata
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Cyclanthera
- Species:
- Cyclanthera pedata
- USDA Symbol:
- CYPE11
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Andean regions with organic-rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil without pretreatment.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.