Luffa Cylindrica Indian Luffa Vegetable Sponge Nestled among bright yellow flowers of this, fast growing vining melon from tropical regions, are long fibrous fruits that can be dried and used as a natural sponge. In some parts of the world it is harvested when very young and used as a vegetable.Fruits grow 12-24″ long. Sow seed and grow like annual melon or squash. This plant makes a most interesting deck plant and grows well as a container plant for the home or greenhouse, in addition to being a specimen plant. It is the buyer’s responsibility to know whether any plant or seed is acceptable or allowable for the area being shipped to. Seller is not responsible for buyer’s use of plant or seeds and any dangers thereof. By purchasing this item buyer accepts this understanding. Fun Facts: 1. Native to Southeastern Asia and tropical regions 2. Hardy outdoors in zones 5+ 3. The fruit can be broken open, cleaned and dried for the sponge 4. It is not certain where the plant originated due to widespread dispersal over many centuries Photos are licensed and copyright by various artists – BE Respectful and Do not use them – always get proper permission or licensing =====Seed is a live perishable product = All sales Final- The pictures are representative only – seeds are exactly as described here produced by professional growers Research if needed prior to purchase -Its up to you to AVOID disappointments and misunderstandings by reading the listing – provided growing instructions/label – and having proper expectations as well as understanding germination time frame. Seeds DO NOT germinate in a few days or sometimes even weeks and may not be at the same time- this is normal in nature— If you have questions or need help PLEASE ASK For experienced gardeners only – Many seeds will not germinate fast and require much patience and good care-especially tropical and tree seed. Seed growing is meant to be a fun experience- -for those beginners that want to try anyway do so at your own risk – that’s what gardening is about Terms and conditions — PLEASE READ: Orders over $10 from will be shipped with tracking, Orders Under $10 will be shipped by the least expensive USPS way/ economy standard or first class WITHOUT TRACKING — BE SURE correct shipping information/addresses are provided—we will not resend due to incorrect address. We are a seed company that sells to experienced gardeners. If you are new to planting / gardening, take time to research what you are buying. ALL SEED SALES ARE FINAL! We are not responsible for gardeners’ success- WE DO NOT Guarantee that you as a gardener will be able to grow any particular seed. This is standard in the industry. We do not guarantee germination success but always send the very best viable seeds most of which are being tested and grown ourselves in our own greenhouses. All Seed counts are approximate. Sometimes you will get a few extra, sometimes there may be a missing one. Seeds vary in size and appearance. Some are extremely tiny – some are large. Some are flakes, round, hard, soft, or concave. This is how they look -this is how nature made them -this is normal. The liability of seller is limited to the cost of the seed itself only. Some seeds do not come up right away and may take several months – PAY attention to your germination time frames and do not contact us with complaints after short periods of time. We give you all the tools for success from the start so research if needed. By completing a purchase buyer is agreeing to these terms. NOTE: We are a small family business. We do not use expensive, glossy packaging- all seeds are hand packed, with care, on demand with label and growing instructions.