Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
North Africa
Hybrid origin, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
A3, 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
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
CUCUMIS sativus 'Diva'
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Cucumber
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
खीरा
In German
Saharan myrtle
Gurke
In French
myrte subsaharienne
concombre
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Pepino
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
αγγούρι
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
pepino
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
ogórek
In Latin
myrto Saharan
cucumeris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Cucumber
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Cucumber is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Cucumber Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Cucumber season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cucumber is Loam while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Cucumber is Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Cucumber Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Cucumber physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Cucumber height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Cucumber are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cucumber flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Cucumber leaf color: Light Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Cucumber
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Cucumber include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cucumber pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cucumber needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.