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About Pencil Donda (Sapling)
Pencil Donda is known as Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd,
also known as scarlet gourd, tindora and kowai fruit,[2] is a tropical vine. It
grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the southern
Indian states, where it forms a part of the local cuisine. Coccinia grandis is
cooked as a vegetable.
In Southeast Asia, it is grown for its edible young shoots
and edible fruits.
Plant Specifications
|
Plant Height |
6 inch |
|
Plant Spread |
2-3 inch |
*Above specification are indicative
only. Actual dimensions may slightly differ
|
Common Name |
Dondakaya, Pencil Donda, Ivy Gourd |
|
Maximum Reachable Height |
30 M |
|
Compatability |
Can
be grown on Terrace & Land |
|
Bloom Time |
All Time |
|
Pot Size |
Min 24”width x 14” depth |
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Sunlight |
· 2-3 hours of direct bright sunlight a day is ideal for plant. |
|
Watering |
· Before water poke your finger/plain small stick
into the soil to check the moisture. · Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to
touch. · Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce
watering in winter and rainy season. |
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Soil |
· The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. |
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Fertilizer |
· During the main growing season (June-July) feed
the plant with organic fertilizer. |
