Oysternut

Telfairia pedata

Native to:
Comoros, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Genus:
Telfairia
Species:
Telfairia pedata
USDA Symbol:
TEPE2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
3000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
purple, maroon, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:
Yes

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 tropical regions with high organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate best; seeds are large and should be planted with the pointed end down. Prefers warm temperatures above 20°C for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI