Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not Available
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
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, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
संतरा
In German
Hornmelone
Mandarine
In French
Cucumis metulifer
mandarine
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
mandarina
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
pepino africano
tangerina
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
mandarynka
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Tangerine
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Tangerine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwano Melon and Tangerine Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Tangerine are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Tangerine
Care of Kiwano Melon and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.