Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Twisted/Contorted
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Arbutus
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
सदाबहार
In German
Hornmelone
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Cucumis metulifer
arbousier
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Arbitus
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
pepino africano
árbuto
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
mącznik
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Arbutus
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Arbutus Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Arbutus are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Arbutus
Care of Kiwano Melon and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.