๐ฟ Bottle Gourd โ Calabash Tree
(เธเนเธณเนเธเนเธฒ / 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
โข Produces distinctive bottle-shaped fruits
โข Edible when young
โข Fast-growing climbing vine
โข Can be used for crafts when dried
โข Suitable for trellis or vertical growing
Care
โ๏ธ Full sun
๐ง Water regularly; keep soil moist
๐ฑ Well-drained, fertile soil
๐ Provide strong support (trellis or frame)
๐ก Thrives in warm tropical climates
Size
๐ฟ Plant length: approx. 2.00 m (excluding pot)
Perfect for:
๐ฟ Edible gardens โข ๐ก Home gardening โข ๐ชด Vertical growing โข ๐ฑ Organic farming