Luffa cylindrica is a large climber with a stout stem, seed 1–2 cm long and 0.8 cm wide. Leaves are large, 10–20 cm long and 9–21 cm wide. The plant contains various phytochemical, such as alkaloid, steroid, triterpinoid, flavonoid and glycoside. The fruit, eaten as a vegetable and is good for health.
Bucha Vegetal Care
Luffa Aegyptiaca
What is the plant
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Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
When watering your garden, try to water using a vessel instead of a hose
Pruning
Pruning is not necessary.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with manure before planting and with mineral fertilizer rich in potassium in spring.
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