Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Asia
Types
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Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Hosta
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Hosta
In German
Hornmelone
Hosta
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Hosta
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Hosta
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Hosta
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Hosta
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Hosta
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Hosta
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Hosta season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and Hosta Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Hosta are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Hosta
Care of Kiwano Melon and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.