πΏ Bottle Gourd β Calabash Tree
(ΰΈΰΉΰΈ³ΰΉΰΈΰΉΰΈ² / 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
β’ Produces distinctive bottle-shaped fruits
β’ Edible when young
β’ Fast-growing climbing vine
β’ Can be used for crafts when dried
β’ Suitable for trellis or vertical growing
Care
βοΈ Full sun
π§ Water regularly; keep soil moist
π± Well-drained, fertile soil
π Provide strong support (trellis or frame)
π‘ Thrives in warm tropical climates
Size
πΏ Plant length: approx. 2.00 m (excluding pot)
Perfect for:
πΏ Edible gardens β’ π‘ Home gardening β’ πͺ΄ Vertical growing β’ π± Organic farming