Origin
Mexico, Central America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
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Habitat
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Low Elevation, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
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Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Toxic
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Common Name
Squash
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
In Hindi
Squash
Kiwano Melon
In German
Squash
Hornmelone
In French
Squash
Cucumis metulifer
In Spanish
calabacín
Cucumis metuliferus
In Greek
σκουός
Kiwano Melon
In Portuguese
abóbora
pepino africano
In Polish
kabaczek
Ogórek kiwano
In Latin
cucurbita
Kiwano Melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Violales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Kiwano Melon
Season and care of Squash and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Kiwano Melon Physical Information
Squash and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Kiwano Melon are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
- Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Kiwano Melon
Care of Squash and Kiwano Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash 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 Squash 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.