Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
European crab apple
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
european crab apple
In German
Hornmelone
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and European Crab Apple
Care of Kiwano Melon and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
