Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
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, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 branches, 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
IRIS pumila
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Dwarf Iris
In German
Hornmelone
Zwergiris
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Enano Iris
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Dwarf Iris
Care of Kiwano Melon and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.