How to Grow and Care for Lagenaria

Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is an annual vine that is considered easy to grow from its seeds. This species is also known as calabash. This gourd is edible and is also used to make bowls and musical instruments.

Lagenaria sphaerica is known for its round, gourd-like fruits which display a smooth, hard outer shell. These distinctive fruits grow on sprawling vines that flourish in warm, open environments. The leaves of lagenaria sphaerica are broad and heart-shaped, providing an ample photosynthetic area to fuel its robust growth. Flowering with white, nocturnal blooms, lagenaria sphaerica has adapted to attract pollinators active at night, showcasing a unique interplay with its ecosystem.