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Kedrostis africana

Also Known As

  • Bryonia africana
  • Baboon's Cucumber

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

  • H: 1'-20'
  • W: 2'-20'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Kedrostis africana plant details

Kedrostis africana is a broadleaf evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun and regular water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kedrostis africana

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 20 FT - wide, 1 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kedrostis africana

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Kedrostis africana plant

How to Grow Kedrostis africana

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Fruit

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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