Also known as Wild Spinach
Baboon Bushpumpkin (Coccinia adoensis) is a vigorous, scrambling vine with edible fruits and roots, native to tropical and southern Africa. It thrives in warm climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, allowing the top layer to dry between waterings. Reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C. Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures below 10°C.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings, especially during the growing season.
Reduce watering significantly during dormancy periods to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems as needed. Pruning can be done any time, but is most effective in early spring before new growth begins.
Propagate by stem cuttings or seeds. For stem cuttings, take healthy cuttings in spring or summer, dip in rooting hormone, and plant in moist potting mix.
Seeds can be sown in spring after stratification or scarification if necessary.
Repot young plants annually, and older plants every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring before the active growing season commences.
Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Baboon Bushpumpkin (Coccinia adoensis)
Where Baboon Bushpumpkin (Coccinia adoensis) 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 | Coccinia |
| Species | Coccinia adoensis |
Similar in genus Coccinia
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