Cucumis asper

Cucumis asper

Native to:
Namibia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Genus:
Cucumis
Species:
Cucumis asper

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture, optimal temperature 25-30°C. No special treatment required.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch