Luffa is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the pumpkin, squash and gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). In everyday non-technical usage, the luffa, also spelled loofah[3] or less frequently loofa, [4] usually refers to the fruits of the species Luffa …

2025年1月22日 · It is possible, however, to grow luffa in large pots as long as there is a good trellis to support the vine. The pot needs ample drainage, since luffa doesn’t like having roots that are too wet. In ideal growing conditions, seedlings will appear between 7 and 14 days. The fruit (gourds) will be ready to harvest in about 200 days.

2024年7月18日 · Luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca), also frequently spelled "loofah," is a fast-growing, tendrilled annual vine in the cucumber family. Its large yellow blooms attract bees and butterflies and produce gourds when pollinated.

2016年5月9日 · Luffa fruit (Sponge Gourd) contains various antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, nutrients and lipids. It is an excellent source of Vitamin A and carbohydrates. It is also a very good source of Vitamin B5, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, Total dietary fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Magnesium.

Luffa is taken by mouth for treating and preventing colds. It is also used for nasal swelling and sinus problems. Some people use it for arthritis pain, muscle pain, and chest pain....

Luffa acutangula is a cucurbitaceous vine that is commercially grown for its unripe fruits as a vegetable. Mature fruits are used as natural cleaning sponges. Its fruit slightly resembles a cucumber or zucchini with ridges. It is native to South Asia and has …

2023年6月22日 · Many people think all shower sponges come from the ocean, but most commercially-produced sponges are actually dried fruit. The luffa plant is a climbing vine that produces cucumber-like gourds. As the gourds mature, their endocarp transforms into a fibrous network that’s mostly made of cellulose.

Follow these steps to plant luffa using the method you’re most comfortable with.

2025年1月21日 · The two common species are suitable for growing, whether eating or for sponges. The difference mostly involves the appearance of the fruit. Some people find the texture of L. cylindrica or smooth loofah to be more suited for use on skin than other loofahs.. L. cylindrica (shown above) is smoother. If growing loofas for producing …

Luffa aegyptiaca, the sponge gourd, [2] Egyptian cucumber or Vietnamese luffa, is an annual species of vine cultivated for its fruit, native to South and Southeast Asia. The three-lobed leaves are 7.5–20 centimetres (3–8 inches) wide. [3] The fruit, approximately 30 cm (12 in) long and maturing to brown, resembles a cucumber [3] in shape and size.