Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Trichosanthes

Species:

Trichosanthes hosokawae

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist