Wax Gourd

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Wax Gourd (冬瓜; pinyin: dōngguā) is a plant in both the Chinese version of Plants vs. Zombies 2 and in Plants vs. Zombies Online. He has different abilities depending on which game he is in, being a defensive plant in Plants vs. Zombies 2. and an instant use plant in Plants vs. Zombies Online.

Origins

He is based on the wax gourd (Benincasa hispida), a fruit native to South and Southeast Asia named for it's waxy coating that is obtained as the fruit matures and ripens. His Chinese name translates directly to "Winter Melon", an alternate name for the Wax gourd.

Almanac entry

冬瓜守卫 Wax Gourd	TOUGHNESS Very High RECHARGE Sluggish
	压住僵尸像圆环的机关地块、发怒时会震飞小范围的僵尸 植物家族效果：研发中 植物特征：绿色植物 冬瓜站在那个关键的位置已经很久了。数不清的僵尸都跃跃欲试，想要让他动一动，让一下道，啊~~~声音越来越小，徘徊在天际。

History

Plants vs. Zombies 2 (Chinese version)

In the Chinese version of Plants vs. Zombies 2, Wax Gourd is an Uncommon plant unlocked in Renaissance Age. He is a defensive plant that, when planted, jumps in-place to bounce zombies in the air. His jumping can also activate Floor-de-Lis tiles when he is planted on them, allowing the player to move Vitruvian Wheels to their advantage.

Plants vs. Zombies Online (Archived content)

In Plants vs. Zombies Online, Wax Gourd was an instant use, Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum unlockable plant who could only be planted on pathways. He rolled along the dug path, and killed all the zombies in his path, similarly to Jalapeno and Giant Wall-nut.

Upgrades

Plants vs. Zombies 2 (Chinese version)

Level	Upgrades	Description
	Anger Instinct	Whenever Wax Gourd is attacked it immediately jumps, bouncing all zombies in the tile in-front of it.
	Combat Training	Wax Gourd gains 50% more attack power and health (150% of initial).
	Spitting Anger	Reduces the cooldown of Anger Instinct.
	Cell Activation	Wax Gourd gains another 50% more attack power and health (200% of initial).
	Ability Awaken	Wax Gourd may be boosted when planted.
	Fighting Power	Wax Gourd gains another 50% more attack power and health (250% of initial).
	Burning in Anger	Wax Gourd will released stored up energy, bouncing all zombies one tile in-front of it, all zombies bounced will take damage when they land.
	Fighting Power	Wax Gourd gains another 50% more attack power and health (300% of initial).

Plants vs. Zombies Online (Archived content)

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Strategies

Plants vs. Zombies Online (Archived content)

This is quite literally a weaker and the pathway version of Jalapeno. Do not use him by himself, as he is just an instant use plant, very similar to Jalapeno. Use him for assisting strong plants like Coconut Cannon. This is particularly decent early game, when you need to kill strong zombies, but have no access to a Potato Mine or the like. This plant should be used aggressively, either on the first lane to make full use of its range, or on the 3rd, 4th, or 5th lane, if you need to quickly dispatch zombies, or simply don't want to leave the first row and lane alone for the sole use of this. Note that he is also an instant-kill, so using him to beat tough zombies on pathways, such as Hawker Carts or Archer Zombies is highly advised.

Gallery

Plants vs. Zombies 2 (Chinese version)

HD Wax Gourd

HD Costumed Wax Gourd

Seed packet

Puzzle Piece

Costume Puzzle Piece

Sprites

Wax Gourd's almanac entry

Wax Gourd dancing

Wax Gourd's second degrade

Wax Gourd on the Renaissance Age world map

Wax Gourd's Renaissance Age reveal photo

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Plants vs. Zombies Online (Archived content)

Wax Gourd

HD Wax Gourd

Wax Gourd in action

Seed packet

Wax Gourd in the trailer

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Videos

PC Plants vs. Zombies Online - Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Day 7-2 (Collecting Of The Sun)

Wax Gourd in action

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Trivia

General

• His Chinese name translates exactly to "Winter Melon", this is because was based on an actual winter melon, while the original one is a literal interpretation of a "winter" melon.
  • He also has a completely different appearance from the original Winter Melon.

Plants vs. Zombies 2 (Chinese version)

• He is the second plant to be brought over from Plants vs. Zombies Online, with the first being Narcissus.
  • Considering the possibility of Banana Dancer being Banana Tree, Wax Gourd is the third ported plant.

Plants vs. Zombies Online (Archived content)

• He was one of the two plants that could be planted on pathways directly. The second was Sod.
• He was the third plant to share its name with another plant. The first is Bamboo-shoot and the second is Dandelion.
• He and Sod were the only plants obtained in Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum that did not appear in Adventure Mode.
• He was one of the few plants in the game that did not have any costumes.