Momordica rostrate
The swollen rootstock serves as a water reservoir in times of drought.
It is found in Kenya. It prefers a well-drained soil, plenty of water in growth and some sun. The caudex will grow to 30 centimeters in diameter. The vines can reach seven meters. The flowers are yellow, and it can only be reproduced from seeds.
Cultivation and propagation: Momordica rostrata grow through the summer and die back in the fall.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Late spring or early summer |
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Botanical Name | Momordica rostrata |
Common Name | Momordica rostrata |
Dormancy | Summer |
Family | Cucurbitaceae |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Growth Habit | Irregular. |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 11 |
Mature Size | 5.00 m |
Native Area | East africa |
Resistance | 40F |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
- Description
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Momordica rostrate
The swollen rootstock serves as a water reservoir in times of drought.
It is found in Kenya. It prefers a well-drained soil, plenty of water in growth and some sun. The caudex will grow to 30 centimeters in diameter. The vines can reach seven meters. The flowers are yellow, and it can only be reproduced from seeds.
Cultivation and propagation: Momordica rostrata grow through the summer and die back in the fall.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Late spring or early summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Momordica rostrata |
Common Name | Momordica rostrata |
Dormancy | Summer |
Family | Cucurbitaceae |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Growth Habit | Irregular. |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 11 |
Mature Size | 5.00 m |
Native Area | East africa |
Resistance | 40F |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |