Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
False Indigo
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
इंडिगो
In German
Hornmelone
falsches Indigo
In French
Cucumis metulifer
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
pepino africano
false Indigo
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
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 False Indigo
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and False Indigo Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and False Indigo are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Kiwano Melon and False Indigo
Care of Kiwano Melon and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
