Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires 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
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
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Tangelo
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Tangelo
In German
Hornmelone
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Tangelo
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Tangelo
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Tangelo
In Portuguese
pepino africano
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Tangelo
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Tangelo
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Tangelo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and Tangelo Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Tangelo are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Tangelo
Care of Kiwano Melon and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
