Citrullus naudinianus
Citrullus naudinianus
- Native to:
- Angola | Botswana | Mozambique | Namibia | South Africa | Zambia | Zimbabwe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Citrullus
- Species:
- Citrullus naudinianus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- pollinators, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Requires warm soil temperatures (25-30°C) for optimal germination. Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI