Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
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Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Bladderwort
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Bladderwort plant
In German
Hornmelone
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Cucumis metulifer
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
pepino africano
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Utricularia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort. Kiwano Melon has thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Kiwano Melon does not have fragrant flowers. Kiwano Melon has allergic reactions like Toxic and Bladderwort has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Bladderwort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort
Care of Kiwano Melon and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.