Solanum muricatum (Pepino Melon)
Solanum muricatum (Pepino Melon) sliced and whole fruit lying on a white table
Botanical name: Solanum muricatum
Common name: Pepino Melon
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: South America, Andes
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingA small bush or shrub much like the tomato. It has an evergreen foliage. In colder climates, it can be grown in containers.
Commonly eaten fresh, the pepino's flesh is so soft and juicy it makes a quick and easy treat.
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Solanum muricatum (Pepino Melon) yellow fruit with purple stripes arranged on a plate.
Solanum muricatum (Pepino Melon) round pale green fruit hanging on the branch with dark streaks
Solanum muricatum (Pepino Melon) sliced open to reveal inner yellow flesh and central seeds.
Solanum muricatum (Pepino Melon) sliced and whole fruit lying flat on a white surface.
Solanum muricatum (Pepino Melon) with cream yellow fruit growing among dense green leaves on branch
Solanum muricatum (Pepino Melon) yellow fruit with vertical brown stripes partially hidden by green foliage leaves
Link to this plant:
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