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Luffa cylindrica
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Luffa cylindrica

Loofah sponge plant

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Tropical climbing vine yielding edible fruit and fibrous sponges. Large lobed leaves, bright yellow flowers. Requires warm temperatures, ample sunlight, and trellis support.
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Plant Details

Common Name Loofah sponge plant
Family Cucurbitaceae
Genus Luffa
Species Cylindrica
Origin Tropical Asia
Blooming Summer to autumn, yellow trumpet-shaped flowers attract pollinators.
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with high organic matter. pH 5.5-7.0.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth; reduce watering as fruits mature to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required for maximum flowering and fruit production.

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Fertilization

Balanced NPK at planting, switch to high potassium fertilizer once flowers appear.

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Pruning

Train vines on trellis immediately. Pinch tips to encourage lateral branching if space limited.

Pest Control Aphid Cucumber Beetle Spider Mite Squash Bug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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