What to do if the loofah grows too long

What does the loofah look like?

When loofah is growing, it is easy to grow too tall, which is extremely detrimental to the growth of the plant. After the growth occurs, it will grow faster and become very tall, looking very slender, and the leaves will lose their luster. In serious cases, it may affect flowering.

Reasons for the growth of loofah

1. The reason why loofah grows too tall may be that it is planted too densely, resulting in a lack of sunlight, especially the leaves at the bottom, which are not exposed to light for a long time and do not have a good ventilation environment, which will cause it to grow too tall.

2. The excessive growth of leaves and branches of loofah is generally related to excessive water and improper fertilization. If nitrogen fertilizer is used too much and the air is relatively humid, the leaves and branches will grow excessively.

How to deal with the overgrown loofah

1. When the loofah appears to be growing too tall, it needs to be pruned appropriately and some of the dense leaves need to be thinned out so that it can get sufficient sunlight and a good ventilation environment, and can gradually resume its growth, and bloom and bear fruit.

2. When caring for loofah, it is necessary to water and fertilize it reasonably. After it grows too tall, the dosage of fertilizer needs to be adjusted, and fertilization should be carried out comprehensively. Watering should be reduced, and the soil should be kept slightly moist.

3. If the loofah grows too tall, it needs to be toppled. This can control its growth, promote the growth of side branches, increase its yield, and have a good plant shape.