Cucumis cinereus
Cucumis cinereus
- Native to:
- Angola | Kenya | Madagascar | Namibia | South Africa | Tanzania
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Cucumis
- Species:
- Cucumis cinereus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, beetles
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-30°C). Surface sow or lightly cover as light may aid germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI