Melothria is a relatively easy plant to care for, thriving in well-drained soil and requiring regular watering to maintain moist but not waterlogged conditions. Special care points include providing ample sunlight, ideally full sun to partial shade, and ensuring the plant has support, as it is a climbing vine that benefits from trellises or similar structures. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages healthy growth.
Watering schedule: Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Watering Schedule | Twice per week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 6-7 |
| Hardiness Zones |
8-11
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Creeping cucumber, as its name implies, has a spreading behavior and an appearance similar to that of cultivated cucumber. The unripe fruit resembles tiny watermelons, while the plant itself has tiny yellow flowers and leaves similar to a garden cucumber. The fruit, which has purgative qualities if consumed, turns black as it ripens.
This plant is native to Mexico and Central America,where it is called sandiita (little watermelon). It is believed to have been a domesticated crop before Western colonization of the Americas began.
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