Large-leaf Bur-cucumber Plant Care
Sicyos macrophyllus A.Gray
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Sicyos macrophyllus is a rare species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae, the squash family. It is endemic to Hawaii where it is present only on the island of Hawaii.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Large-leaf Bur-cucumber?
Large-leaf Bur-cucumber grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Large-leaf Bur-cucumber Native To?
What Is the Large-leaf Bur-cucumber?
Large-leaf Bur-cucumber (Sicyos macrophyllus) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family within the Sicyos genus. Large-leaf Bur-cucumber is native to Hawaii.
Large-leaf Bur-cucumber displays a vining, sprawling growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Large-leaf Bur-cucumber produces small greenish-white flowers.
What Light Does the Large-leaf Bur-cucumber Need?
Large-leaf Bur-cucumber thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Large-leaf Bur-cucumber?
Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Large-leaf Bur-cucumber to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Large-leaf Bur-cucumber?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Large-leaf Bur-cucumber?
Large-leaf Bur-cucumber can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to white bur plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Large-leaf Bur-cucumber Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Large-leaf Bur-cucumber, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Large-leaf Bur-cucumber?
Large-leaf Bur-cucumber is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Large-leaf Bur-cucumber is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Sicyos genus (family Cucurbitaceae) — search all Sicyos species in the plant lookup.
Large-leaf Bur-cucumber thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Sicyos macrophyllus A.Gray, family Cucurbitaceae (first published in U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 651 (1854)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Large-leaf Bur-cucumber, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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