Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
-
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Wet lands
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
-
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
ब्राह्मी
In German
Hornmelone
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Brahmi
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Brahmi
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
brahmi
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Brahmi
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and Brahmi Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Brahmi are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Brahmi
Care of Kiwano Melon and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.