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Lagenaria siceraria Martinhouse is a beautiful variety of the classic Birdhouse gourd, with light green, decorative fruits. This ornamental gourd is ideal for gardeners, hobbyists, and crafters looking for a lush, versatile climbing plant for vertical cultivation, drying, or creative projects.
Martinhouse combines the graceful shapes of Birdhouse gourds with a fresh, light color, making it an elegant addition to pergolas, trellises, or decorative garden arrangements.
The fruits of Lagenaria siceraria Martinhouse are light green and distinctively shaped, similar to the Birdhouse variety, and are well suited for drying and long-term decorative uses.
The plant grows luxuriantly and vigorously, with sturdy tendrils that easily cling to pergolas, fences, or trellises. For straight, graceful fruit, cultivation at height is recommended, while ground cultivation produces interesting, natural shapes.
This gourd is not suitable for consumption, but retains its shape excellently after drying, making it ideal for crafts, arts and crafts and creative projects.
Perfect for pergolas, trellises and fences, where the vines quickly gain height and the light green fruits are clearly visible.
High altitude cultivation produces straight, elegant fruits, ideal for decoration and crafts.
Mature fruits can be dried and stored for years, suitable for crafts, lamps, musical instruments or creative projects.
The light colour and typical Birdhouse shape make Martinhouse particularly suitable for artistic applications.
Martinhouse is ideal for educational vegetable gardens, where children and adults can learn about plant shapes, growth, and decorative uses.
The emphasis is on decoration, craftsmanship and ornamental value, making it an excellent choice for creative gardeners.
Lagenaria siceraria Martinhouse grows best in warm, well-drained soil and needs sufficient space to develop its tendrils and fruits optimally.
Fruit shape: Birdhouse-like, light green
Maturation time: approximately 130 days
Location: full sun
Soil: well-drained, humus-rich
Water requirements: water regularly, especially during warm periods
Height cultivation: produces straight fruits
Soil cultivation: produces interesting natural shapes
Uses: vertical cultivation, drying, decoration, handicraft, crafts
Growing advice: Sowing seeds from late April onwards produces the best results. Each plant needs at least 2–3 square meters of space. Martinhouse grows very quickly, so adequate support and space are essential for an optimal harvest.
Light green birdhouse-like fruits, decorative and unique
Vigorous, lush climbing plant for pergolas, fences and trellises
Ideal for drying: fruits remain good for years
Multifunctional: decoration, crafts, education and garden projects
Easy to grow in warm, well-drained soil
Creates a visually appealing and unique garden experience
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