Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
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
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Banana Tree
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Banana Tree
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
केले के पेड़
In German
Hornmelone
Bananenbaum
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Bananier
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Banano
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
pepino africano
árvore de banana
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Zingiberales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Banana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Banana Tree
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Banana Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Kiwano Melon and Banana Tree Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Banana Tree are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Banana Tree
Care of Kiwano Melon and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
