Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Mandarin
In German
Hornmelone
Mandarin
In French
Cucumis metulifer
mandarin
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
mandarín
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
pepino africano
tangerina
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Mandarynka
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
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 Mandarin
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Mandarin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Mandarin Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Mandarin are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Mandarin
Care of Kiwano Melon and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.