Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Swamps
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Toxic
Food Allergy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
गोभी
In German
Hornmelone
Kohl
In French
Cucumis metulifer
chou
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
repollo
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
λάχανο
In Portuguese
pepino africano
repolho
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
kapusta
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Cabbage
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Cabbage Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Cabbage are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Cabbage
Care of Kiwano Melon and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.