Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Europe
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Throat itching
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Hornmelone
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Cucumis metulifer
céleri chou
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
apio col
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
pepino africano
aipo couve
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Celery Cabbage
Care of Kiwano Melon and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.