Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Sicyos

Species:

Sicyos waimanaloensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to specific Hawaiian regions