Solanum muricatum - Pepino, Melon Pear

Short compact bush in the Solanum family, cultivated for its refreshing and attrative fruits. They are about 8-15 cm large and taste much like a melon. It is native to the andes and it thrives at temperatures between 4 to 24 C. It can survive to light short frosts. They will produce fruits within a year from planting!

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Short compact bush in the Solanum family, cultivated for its refreshing and attrative fruits. They are about 8-15 cm large and taste much like a melon. They produce fruit very fast, within a year from planting. It is native to the andes and it thrives at temperatures between 4 to 24 C. It can survive to light short frosts, and it struggles in hot, dry weather.

Cultivation	Protected
Plant origin	America
Presentation	Potted Plant
Max. Size	40cm-70cm
Botanical family	Solanaceae
Light	Sun
Minimum winter temperature	0 ºC to 10 ºC
Flowering Season	All year
Plant type	Herbaceous
Color	Yellow
Color	Violet
Care	Pot
Shape	Perennials
Shape	Shrubs