Cyclanthera brachystachya (Cucurbitaceae)

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Cyclanthera brachystachya
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The Cyclanthera brachystachya plant species is found in C. and S. America - Mexico to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. explodens. Naudin.

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Latin Name:  Cyclanthera brachystachya
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Author:  (Ser.)Cogn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow mid spring in a rich compost in a warm greenhouse. Put 2 or 3 seeds in a pot and thin the seedlings to the strongest plant. Plant out after the last expected frost and give the plants some protection such as a cloche until they are growing away well.

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