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We received some Loofah Gourd on Jun 24, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jun 24, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Loofah Gourd
Loofah Gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca) is a fast-growing tropical annual vine in the cucumber family, producing large, ridged fruits whose fibrous interior is harvested as natural sponges. In NE Florida it thrives as a warm-season crop planted after frost; fruits can also be eaten young like squash. Attractive yellow flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Plant in full sun — loofah needs maximum sun exposure to produce vigorous vines and fruit. Provide a sturdy trellis or fence; vines can exceed 15 feet.
Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist, especially once fruit begins forming; avoid waterlogging. In NE Florida, mulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce fruit rot from ground contact.
Grow in fertile, well-drained loam enriched with compost; follow cucumber fertilizer guidelines — apply a balanced fertilizer at planting and side-dress with nitrogen mid-season. Sow seeds March–July in NE Florida after frost risk has passed.
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Common questions
Is Loofah Gourd a good plant for St. Augustine?
Mature size: 10-15 ft (vine) × 6-10 ft (vine spread). Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Moderate.