| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 12 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Small, green melon-like fruits, sometimes with white spots, maturing to reddish-orange. |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 60-65ºF Days to germinate: 2 - 4 weeks |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
