Pepino
Solanum muricatum · Nightshades · Nightshade family
Also known as: Pepino Melon · Melon Pear · Sweet Cucumber
Medium60–120cmNot pet-safeEdible
Pepino care at a glance
Pepino (Solanum muricatum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 18–25 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 18–25 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Pepino
Possible pests on Pepino include Aphids, Whitefly and Spider mites. A possible disease is Grey mould. Pepino is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit are toxic, while fruit can be eaten.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Medium
- Spider mites Medium
Disease
- Grey mould Medium
Toxicity
- Solanine glycoalkaloids Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Pepino
- Which pests affect Pepino?
- Possible pests on Pepino include Aphids, Whitefly and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Pepino?
- A possible disease is Grey mould.
- Is Pepino toxic to cats and dogs?
- Pepino is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit are toxic, while fruit can be eaten.
- How much water does Pepino need?
- Pepino has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Pepino need?
- Pepino prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Pepino frost-hardy?
- Pepino is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.
- Can you eat Pepino?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit. Other parts (leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit) are toxic, though.