Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Hydrangea
In German
Hornmelone
Hortensie
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Hortensia
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Hortensja
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Silver Thyme
Care of Kiwano Melon and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.