Cucumis bryoniifolius

Cucumis bryoniifolius

Native to:
Malawi | South Africa | Tanzania | Zambia | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions (20-30°C). Direct seeding recommended after last frost in warm climates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI