Coccinia grandis, or Ivy Gourd, is a fast-growing perennial herbaceous vine. It produces edible leaves, shoots, and green fruits, small white flowers, and red ripe fruits
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best fruit production, tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth and fruiting.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile loam
Temperature
Requires warm temperatures, ideally between 20-35 °C; sensitive to frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Prefers full sun for best fruit production, tolerates partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth and fruiting.
Well-draining, fertile loam
Requires warm temperatures, ideally between 20-35 °C; sensitive to frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Growing season
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Category
Fruit, Vegetable, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
5-20 m
Spread
Indefinite
Growth Rate
Very fast
Dormancy
None (tropical), May die back (cooler climates)
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, palmately lobed
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Unripe fruits can have a purgative effect if consumed in very large quantities; otherwise, commonly eaten parts are considered safe.
