Slipper goard

Cyclanthera pedata

Cyclanthera

Cucurbitaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 9–12

Slipper gourd is a fast-growing tropical vine from the Andes that produces distinctive hollow, spinach-flavored fruits popular in Peruvian and Latin American cuisine. Provide a sturdy trellis or fence for support, plant in fertile well-draining soil, and water regularly to maintain even moisture during its vigorous growing season. Mulching around the base will help retain moisture and suppress weeds, promoting a healthier and more productive plant.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply And Evenly, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist During The Growing Season Without Allowing It To Become Waterlogged

Temperature

60° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Argentina Northwest

Bolivia

Brazil Northeast

Brazil Southeast

China South-Central

Colombia

Costa Rica

East Himalaya

Ecuador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico Southeast

Mexico Southwest

Nicaragua

Peru

Réunion

Tibet

Venezuela

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

🍳 Culinary

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 17, 2019 by jean claude Alloux (cc-by-sa)

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