Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
QUICKSTICK
In German
Hornmelone
QUICKSTICK
In French
Cucumis metulifer
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
pepino africano
QuickStick
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Quickstick
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and Quickstick Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Quickstick are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Quickstick
Care of Kiwano Melon and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.