Spine Gourd

Momordica dioica, Cucurbitaceae

Zones

9a–11b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White CloverTrifolium repens

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

MoonflowerIpomoea alba

Pollinator Sharing

CentroCentrosema pubescens

Nitrogen Fixation

Chinese PotatoPlectranthus rotundifolius

Pest DeterrentShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Ivy GourdCoccinia grandis

Both are climbing cucurbits with similar growth habits that compete for vertical space and root nutrients

LuffaLuffa aegyptiaca

Spine gourd and luffa compete for climbing space and produce allelopathic compounds affecting each other's growth

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Spine Gourd grow in?

Spine Gourd grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Spine Gourd?

Good companions for Spine Gourd include White Clover, Moonflower, Centro, Chinese Potato.

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