Description
A creeping or climbing vine in the pumpkin family, originally from tropical Africa and Asia, but widely cultivated elsewhere as an ornamental, as well as for food and medicinal uses. It has oval-shaped leaves, smooth above and hairy below and white, star-shaped flowers, followed by scarlet red, fleshy, sweet fruits. Coccinia grandis is a great multi-purpose, drought resistant plant for tropical climates. Its cultivation should be carefully supervised as it may become invasive in certain habitats.
Germination Guide
🌍 Africa and tropical Asia
Difficult
Coccinia grandis is a tropical vine commonly known as ivy gourd or scarlet gourd, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Native to Africa and tropical Asia, it is widely cultivated for its edible fruits and leaves. The plant is dioecious, requiring both male and female plants for fruit production through insect pollination.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
7 – 14 days
Temperature
Min 15°C
Ideal 22°C
Max 27°C
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 24 hours
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting to help with germination and soften outer coating
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Mechanical scarification
Slight scarification of seed coat helps with germination process
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Additional notes
Seeds do not exhibit dormancy and germinate readily with proper moisture and temperature
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Well-draining sandy loamy soil or general sowing soil
Recommended container
Pots or trays
Growing Tips
Plant is very easy to grow from cuttings but difficult from seed. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during germination. Maintain warm, sunny location with temperatures between 22-28°C for optimal results. Seeds should be planted about 2-3 per pot. Plant out seedlings when 12-15cm tall. In cooler climates, start seeds indoors in spring/early summer when weather is warm.
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