How to grow and care for Sicyos edulis Jacq.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Sicyos edulis Jacq., Choke, Christophine, Pepineca, Alligator pear, Choko
Sicyos edulis Jacq. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Sicyos edulis Jacq.
How often should I water?
check Sicyos edulis Jacq. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Sicyos edulis Jacq. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Sicyos edulis Jacq. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Sicyos edulis Jacq. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Sicyos edulis Jacq. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Sicyos edulis Jacq. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Cucurbitales, Family: Cucurbitaceae, Genus: Sechium, Species: Sechium edule
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus | Sechium |
| Species | Sechium edule |
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