Also known as Bitter Apple · Camel Melon · Gooseberry Cucumber
Paddy melon (Cucumis myriocarpus) is a sprawling annual vine producing small, striped green to yellowish-green fruits, often bitter and not typically consumed by humans.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun, at least 6-8 hours daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures, between 18-27°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows down.
Check soil moisture with your finger before watering.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, diseased, or leggy stems. Pinch back young shoots to promote branching.
Regular pruning also helps in managing the plant's size and preventing overgrowth.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown directly into the ground or started indoors.
Cuttings can also be taken from healthy stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil or water.
Repot young plants annually in spring as they outgrow their containers. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Paddy Melon (Cucumis myriocarpus)
Where Paddy Melon (Cucumis myriocarpus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus | Cucumis |
| Species | Cucumis myriocarpus |
Similar in genus Cucumis
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