Luffa - Wikipedia 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 aegyptiaca and Luffa acutangula
How to Grow and Care for Luffa - The Spruce Luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca), or loofah, is an annual vine known for its ability to produce natural sponges As a member of the cucumber family, it features fast-growing vines that can reach up to 30 feet in length and display 10-inch, palm-shaped leaves
If You Have A Sunny Garden, This Is The Most Multi-Purpose . . . Loofahs, also known as loofas or luffas, are tropical vines in the cucumber family Two of the most common species are Luffa aegyptiaca from Asia, typically harvested for food, and Luffa acuntangular from Northern Africa, which is usually harvested for its dry sponge
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Luffa - Epic Gardening Luffa vines are in the Cucurbitaceae family, also called the gourd family, which includes cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, and melons There are over 900 species in this family, but only seven of them belong to the Luffa genus
How To Grow Luffa To Make Your Own Sponge - Farmers Almanac Did you know you can grow your own sponge? Growing luffa plants is an enjoyable and educational gardening and crafting project Luffas are the source of loofah (or loofa) sponges used for bathing and cleaning They’re made by drying the fibrous interior of the fruit of the luffa plant