Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Low Elevation, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-5
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
Kiwano Melon
In German
Rosa arkansana
Hornmelone
In French
Rosa arkansana
Cucumis metulifer
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
Cucumis metuliferus
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
Kiwano Melon
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
pepino africano
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
Ogórek kiwano
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
Kiwano Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Kiwano Melon doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Wild Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Wild Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Kiwano Melon has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Kiwano Melon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
- Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Kiwano Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prairie Wild Rose 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.