Luffa cylindrica
About Luffa cylindrica
Luffah sponge gourd (also spelled loofah) is commonly used as a bath sponge. Luffas can be grown in the South Eastern United States. They need at least 6 hours of full sun, well-drained soil, good air circulation and a good, sturdy trellis to thrive. They can be harvested in the fall when the gourds are tan and dry.
Taxonomy
Luffa aegyptiaca
Luffa
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitales
Also known as
Luffa cylindrica, sponge gourd, Egyptian cucumber and Vietnamese luffa
How to care for Luffa cylindrica
How often to water your Luffa cylindrica
Luffa cylindrica needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Luffa cylindrica in your home
Luffa cylindrica love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Luffa cylindrica does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Luffa cylindrica in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Luffa cylindrica
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Luffa cylindrica after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Just planted my first luffa seeds!!! so excited :) #NewGrowth
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How long do seeds take to sprout roots? i still have my seeds in their plastic baggie, waiting for them to grow their roots a little before i put them into dirt. its been about a week, how long should luffa seeds take?
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Luffa/loofah I know a few people here are luffa plants well this is my first time growing from seeds. It was a rough start but they look to be doing well! Show me yours please!! Also for avid growers, any tips?? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #GregGang #LuffaCylindrica #loophaseeds
Care Summary for Luffa cylindrica
Luffa cylindrica
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.