Is Oneseed Bur Cucumber safe for pets?

Yes, Oneseed Bur Cucumber (Sicyos Angulatus) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Oneseed Bur Cucumber easy to care for?

Oneseed Bur Cucumber has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Oneseed Bur Cucumber grow indoors?

Oneseed Bur Cucumber is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Oneseed Bur Cucumber (Sicyos Angulatus) is a annual vine in the Cucurbitaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Sicyos angulatus is an annual vine in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, native to eastern North America.

Last updated: February 2026

Oneseed Bur Cucumber

Sicyos Angulatus

Sicyos angulatus is an annual vine in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, native to eastern North America.

Quick Facts

Type

vine

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, climber, wildlife habitat

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Oneseed Bur Cucumber

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Cucurbitaceae

Genus:Sicyos