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Trichosanthes kirilowii var. japonica
Also Known As
- Japanese Gourd
Plant type
vine
size
- H: 5'-60'
- W: 5'-60'
planting zones
- 8a-9b
Trichosanthes kirilowii var. japonica plant details
Trichosanthes kirilowii var. japonica is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Trichosanthes kirilowii var. japonica
- Plant type: vine
- Plant family: cucurbitaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 5 FT - 60 FT - wide, 5 FT - 60 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Trichosanthes kirilowii var. japonica
- USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Much like T. cucumeroides but bigger if that is possible, reaching 50-60', cool enough but there is more, the huge tendriled white flowers make passionflowers pale by comparison; they look like something out of a science fiction movie, be sure to check under the bed for pods, the snake gourd fruits that follow are yellow, and may contain alien clones.
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How to Grow Trichosanthes kirilowii var. japonica
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- red
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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