Cucurbita ficifolia aka Asian Pumpkin

Taxonomy

Common names

Asian Pumpkin, Black Seed Squash, Black Seeded Gourd

How to care for Asian Pumpkin

Water

Asian Pumpkin should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Asian Pumpkin loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Asian Pumpkin prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Cat approves this plant

Toxicity

Asian Pumpkin is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.


More info:
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