Cucumis Africanus - Indigenous South African Vine - 5 Seeds Desert Rose

Cucumis Africanus - Indigenous South African Vine - 5 Seeds Desert RoseC. africanus is indigenous to Africa and occurs from the woodlands of Angola and Zimbabwe to Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. In South Africa it is found in Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Northern, Western and Eastern Cape. It is rare in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape. A trailing vine with marbled yellow and green fruits native to the Kalahari desert. USDA Zone 10 Season to Sow Spring

Please research this properly if you wish to use the plant for medicinal or culinary purposes

It needs warmth to grow

They are small and white

supported by a thick trunk with brown rough bark and sturdy branches

This species is originated in different countries of Africa

Grow in the sun year round and at 2 to 3 months you will have a constant parsley supply

Growing to 2m with blue-green leaves with reddish lines on both surfaces and salmon flowers in the summer

It was considered to be effective in healing asthmatic coughs

Accompanies tomatoes and mozzarella perfectly for an Italian taste sensation

It is best known for its colourful spring flowers of red

35cm erect stem

Sow Autumn