Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Hornmelone
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Cucumis metulifer
kiwai
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
pepino africano
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Kiwano Melon and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
