Trichosanthes kirilowii
Trichosanthes kirilowii
- Native to:
- Cambodia | China | Japan | Korea | Laos | Nansei-shoto | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Trichosanthes
- Species:
- Trichosanthes kirilowii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; sow in warm soil after last frost.
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