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Colocynth

Citrullus colocynthis, Cucurbitaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

River CoobaAcacia stenophylla
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Kalahari cucumberCucumis pustulatus

Both cucurbit species compete for water and nutrients and may exhibit allelopathic interactions in arid environments

Desert watermelonCitrullus ecirrhosus

Both Citrullus species compete for water and nutrients and may exhibit allelopathic interactions in arid zones

Uses

Functions

Ground CoverSoil ProtectionMedicinal ProductionPest Deterrent

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Medicinal Uses

PurgativeAnti-InflammatoryAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Colocynth grow in?

Colocynth grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Colocynth?

Good companions for Colocynth include River Cooba.

Design guilds with Colocynth and see companion relationships visually.

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