Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Rosa Harisons Yellow, Rosa Persica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
gardens, Pastures, Prairies, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
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, 10, 11, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Bacterial Diseases, Mites, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, 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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Rosa foetida
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Austrian briar, Persian yellow rose, Austrian copper rose
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Persian Yellow Rose
In German
Hornmelone
Persian Yellow Rose
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Persian Yellow Rose
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Persian Yellow Rose
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Persian Yellow Rose
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Persian Yellow Rose
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Persian Yellow Rose
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Persian Yellow Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Persian Yellow Rose
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Persian Yellow Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Persian Yellow Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Persian Yellow Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Persian Yellow Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Yellow Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Persian Yellow Rose Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Persian Yellow Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Persian Yellow Rose height is 70.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Persian Yellow Rose are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Persian Yellow Rose flower color: Yellow
- Persian Yellow Rose leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kiwano Melon and Persian Yellow Rose
Care of Kiwano Melon and Persian Yellow Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Yellow Rose pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Yellow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.