Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Cucumis

Species:

Cucumis hystrix

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, insects

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm temperatures (25-30°C) optimal for germination. Seeds germinate readily without special treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI