Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
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Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Hornmelone
Rowan Tree
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Rowan Tree
Care of Kiwano Melon and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.