Cucumis dipsaceus, the Hedgehog Gourd, is a vigorous trailing vine from Africa, known for its small, spiny fruits resembling hedgehogs.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil. Sandy loam is ideal.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce slightly in cooler weather.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Sandy loam is ideal.
Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30 °C.
Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Avoid over-fertilization.
Plant Type
Vine, Creeper
Plant Category
Fruit, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.5-1 m
Spread
2-4 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Lobed
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
