Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Toxic
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
सीताफल
In German
Hornmelone
Zuckerapfel
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Pinha
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple. Kiwano Melon has thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Kiwano Melon does not have fragrant flowers. Kiwano Melon has allergic reactions like Toxic and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple
Care of Kiwano Melon and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
