Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Low Elevation, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
Kiwano Melon
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Hornmelone
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Cucumis metulifer
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Cucumis metuliferus
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Kiwano Melon
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
pepino africano
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Ogórek kiwano
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Kiwano Melon
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon
Wondering what are the properties of Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon? We provide you with everything About Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon. Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns and Kiwano Melon doesn't have thorns. Also Shortleaf Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwano Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
- Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Kiwano Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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.