🌿 Bottle Gourd – Calabash Tree
( Bottle Gourd)
Scientific name: Lagenaria siceraria
Description
Bottle Gourd, also known as Calabash, is a fast-growing climbing plant valued for its unique bottle-shaped fruits. The young fruits are edible and commonly used in cooking, while mature dried gourds can be used for crafts, containers, and decorative purposes.
Key Points
• Produces distinctive bottle-shaped fruits
• Edible when young
• Fast-growing climbing vine
• Can be used for crafts when dried
• Suitable for trellis or vertical growing
Care
☀️ Full sun
💧 Water regularly; keep soil moist
🌱 Well-drained, fertile soil
🔗 Provide strong support (trellis or frame)
🌡 Thrives in warm tropical climates
Size
🌿 Plant length: approx. 2.00 m (excluding pot)
Perfect for:
🌿 Edible gardens • 🏡 Home gardening • 🪴 Vertical growing • 🌱 Organic farming
mportant Note
📌 As a living plant, trunk thickness, frond density, height, and overall appearance may vary depending on age, season, and growing conditions.
📌 Regular watering during the establishment period will promote healthy root development and vigorous growth.
📸 Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual plant appearance, size, and color may vary depending on season and growth conditions.
