Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Low Elevation, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Insects, Red blotch
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Kiwano Melon
In German
Lemon Verbena
Hornmelone
In French
Aloysia
Cucumis metulifer
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Cucumis metuliferus
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Kiwano Melon
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
pepino africano
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Ogórek kiwano
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Kiwano Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Kiwano Melon doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Kiwano Melon has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwano Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
- Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon
Care of Lemon Verbena and Kiwano Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
