Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
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, 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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Primula elatior
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Oxlip
In German
Hornmelone
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Cucumis metulifer
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Primula elatior
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
δακράκι
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Oxlip
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Oxlip
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Oxlip
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and Oxlip Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Oxlip are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Oxlip
Care of Kiwano Melon and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.