Copperleaf

Kiwano Melon

About Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon

Copperleaf

Kiwano Melon

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

Melanesia

Middle Africa, Southern Africa

Types

Number of Varieties

121

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Low Elevation, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

reseeds, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Nematodes, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

CUCUMIS metuliferus

Common Name

Copperleaf

African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon

In Hindi

Copperleaf

Kiwano Melon

In German

Copperleaf

Hornmelone

In French

Copperleaf

Cucumis metulifer

In Spanish

copperleaf

Cucumis metuliferus

In Greek

Copperleaf

Kiwano Melon

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

pepino africano

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Ogórek kiwano

In Latin

Copperleaf

Kiwano Melon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Violales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Cucumis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

4621

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Kiwano Melon doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Kiwano Melon has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon

Season and care of Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwano Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.

Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon Physical Information

Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon are as follows:

Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green

Care of Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon

Care of Copperleaf and Kiwano Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.