South Africa Ornamental Gourd makes fast growing annual to semiperennial climbing branches from a perennial rootstock. The small, lemon-yellow to golden flowers are followed by most decorative, egg-shaped to elongated fruits (not edible) which turn to a brilliant orange-red or scarlet with maturity. Due to their ornamental fruits all species make nice pot plants for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. Keep the semi-dormant fleshy roots drier in winter at a minimum of some 12°C. Sow flat in any well drained, humus-rich, preferably slightly sandy soil at some 20°C. Keep pots in full sun (winter) to partial shade (summer). 10 seeds per package. |
Coccinia indica (Covay Kai or Bimbika Cucumber)200 (400)cm, Covay Kai Cucumber or Bimbika Cucumber is a perennial climber native of Madras Province, India. It makes perennial, fast growing vines with dark green, glossy leaves with serrated margins and showy pure white flowers followed by most ornamental, egg shaped, bright orange red fruits from a massive underground caudex. Plants are dioecious, i.e. female and male flowers are born on different plants. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Plants require a climbing aid, full sun and a winter minimum of some 12°C with watering reduced to a minimum. V-IX. |
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Coccinia palmata200 (500)cm, a perennial climber from South Africa with a long, fleshy root. Makes dark green, heart shaped leaves with serrated margins and quite large, cream white flowers followed by most ornamental, egg shaped, bright orange red fruits. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Plants require a climbing aid, full sun and a winter minimum of some 12°C with watering reduced to a minimum. VII-IX. |
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seed package 3855 | € 2,99 |
Coccinia sessilifolia200 (500)cm, is a perennial climber from Namibia, southern Africa. It makes perennial, fast growing vines with dark green, heart shaped leaves with serrated margins and small, whitish-cream flowers followed by ornamental, small round, bright scarlet fruits, all grown from a massive caudex. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Plants require a climbing aid, full sun and a winter minimum of some 12°C with watering reduced to a minimum. VI-VIII. |
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seed package 3856 | € 4,99 |