Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
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Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Red
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
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
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Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Raspberry
In German
Hornmelone
Himbeere
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Framboise
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Frambuesa
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Framboesa
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Malina
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Raspberry
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Raspberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Raspberry Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Raspberry are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Raspberry flower color: White
- Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Raspberry
Care of Kiwano Melon and Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.