Cucumis hystrix
Cucumis hystrix
- Native to:
- Bangladesh | China | India | Laos | Myanmar | Thailand
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