Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Hornmelone
Crapemyrtle
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cucumis
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Kiwano Melon and Crapemyrtle
Care of Kiwano Melon and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.