How to Grow and Care for Cyclanthera

Cyclanthera is an easy-care plant. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering but should not be waterlogged. A special care point is ensuring it gets adequate sunlight, preferably full sun to partial shade. Additionally, providing support for its climbing habit can promote healthy growth and yield.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Cyclanthera

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Cyclanthera

Caigua

Caigua has been cultivated as a vegetable for centuries in Central America, but is considered a pest in some areas where it's been introduced. The edible fruits of this vine are typically stuffed with meat or rice and then cooked.

Cutleaf cyclanthera

Cutleaf cyclanthera is a climbing herbaceous plant with deeply lobed leaves and tendrils supporting its ascent. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers followed by elongated, exploding fruits that disperse seeds. Thriving in warm climates, its growth is favored by well-drained soils, and it demonstrates a resilience in variable light conditions.

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