Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Central America, South America
Types
-
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Fields, orchards
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Toxic
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Green Beans
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
फलियां
In German
Hornmelone
Bohnen
In French
Cucumis metulifer
haricots
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Green Beans
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
φασόλια
In Portuguese
pepino africano
feijões
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
fasola
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
fabam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Spring Beans
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Spring Beans season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and Spring Beans Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Spring Beans are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Spring Beans
Care of Kiwano Melon and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.