Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
North America
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
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
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Hornmelone
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Kiwano Melon and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Kiwano Melon and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.