Coccinia indica (Donda)

Coccinia indica (Donda) tan seeds close up on a flat surface for planting.
Coccinia indica (Donda) tan seeds scattered across a surface before sowing these small items.

Botanical name: Coccinia indica

Common names: Donda, Bimbika

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Origin: India

USDA Zone: 8-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Vine or creeper plantGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantPlant with caudexPlant form: Climbing or groundcover vine; plant with caudex
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Rambling vine from a fast growing caudex. Ripe fruit eaten.

Similar plants: Coccinia indica (Donda)


Coccinia indica (Donda) green plant with heart-shaped leaves growing on a small metal trellis
Coccinia indica (Donda) vine climbing a small green metal trellis inside a brown plastic pot


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