Ella's Garden Plants from A to Z: Lagenaria siceraria, Birdhouse Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Birdhouse Gourd

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Genus: Lagenaria

Species: siceraria

Cultivar or Variety: Birdhouse Gourd

Characteristics of Plant

The flowers are monoecious. Typically male flowers are on the thick main vines, female flowers are on lateral branches.

Life Cycle
Annual

When to Sow Seed
Late Spring
Early Summer
Mid Summer

Days to Germination
7-10 days

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Plant Form
Vining

Blooms
Yes

Reproduces By
Seed