Luffa acutangula
Species
Also called Chinese okra, silk gourd, angled luffa, vegetable gourd, turai
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourcefrom Luffa · “tropical vine” — Luffa Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips
from Luffa · “Time5–12 days” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack
“50-60 days (eating)” — Best Luffa Seed Varieties 2026: Compare Types by Climate
from Luffa · “Optimal temperature85°F” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack
from Luffa · “Luffa Sponge Gourd plants grow best when planted in a location where they receive at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
from Luffa · “Keep plants well-watered all season long, especially during droughts and hot weather.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
from Luffa · “Ideal Soil pH : 6.0 – 7.0” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
from Luffa · “Plant Hardiness Zones: 7– 13” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
from Luffa · “24–48" between plants” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack
“4-6 inches” — Best Luffa Seed Varieties 2026: Compare Types by Climate
from Luffa · “Luffa seeds need a soil temperature of at least 70 degrees to germinate.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
from Luffa · “4–6 weeks before transplant” — How to Grow Luffa gourds: 100–120 days — SoilStack
“harvested young at 4-6 inches” — Best Luffa Seed Varieties 2026: Compare Types by Climate
“fruit is tender and delicious” — Best Luffa Seed Varieties 2026: Compare Types by Climate
from Luffa · “They are susceptible to a wide range of insects. They include the cucumber beetle, aphids, slugs and snails, and squash vine borers.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
from Luffa · “Most notable is Downy and powdery mildews.” — Luffa Gourds. How to Grow Luffa Sponge Gourds Plant.
from Luffa · “garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile, lime” — Luffa Growing Guide — SproutSmart
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Luffa acutangula
- Fact sheet: 5 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian