Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina
SERPENT CUCUMBER
Cucurbitaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tendril climber or annual

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: green & white striped twisted
 
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Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina
SERPENT CUCUMBER
Cucurbitaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous tendril climber or annual

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: green & white striped twisted


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: trellis, pergola, hanging basket

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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