Cucumis species Deco-Fruits Mix | Ornamental Cucumbers | 8 Species

Cucumis species ‘Deco-Fruits Mix’ | Ornamental Cucumbers Mix (8 Species)

A fascinating and playful mix of ornamental cucumis species grown for their unusual decorative fruits. Cucumis ‘Deco-Fruits Mix’ produces a wide range of small gourds and cucumber-like fruits in striking shapes, textures, and colours — from spiky and striped to smooth and mottled.

This vigorous climbing annual is perfect for trellises, fences, arches, or garden structures where the trailing vines can display their exotic fruits throughout summer. Plants are easy to grow and reward gardeners with a generous harvest of unique fruits that are ideal for autumn decorations, dried arrangements, table displays, and creative floral design.

The mix contains species with similar fruit size but wonderfully varied appearance, including Cucumis africanus, Cucumis anguria, Cucumis canoxii, Cucumis carolinus, Cucumis dipsaceus, Cucumis melo ‘Queen Anne’s Pocket’, Cucumis myriocarpus, and Zehneria scabra.

A charming and unusual addition to ornamental gardens, flower farms, and creative harvest displays.

Plant Information

Botanical name: Cucumis species ‘Deco-Fruits Mix’
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Annual climber
Height: 120–180 cm
Position: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Flowering: June – September
Use: Decorative fruits • Garden climber • Autumn decorations • Floral design • Dry arrangements

Growing Information

Sow seeds indoors in spring or directly outdoors once the soil has warmed.

Indoor sowing: April – May
Direct sowing outdoors: May – June
Germination temperature: 22–28 °C
Germination time: 7–14 days

Provide a support structure such as a trellis or netting for climbing. Plants grow vigorously and produce numerous ornamental fruits by late summer.

Why Grow Deco-Fruits Mix?

• Unique decorative fruits in many shapes and colours
• Easy to grow climbing annual
• Excellent for autumn decorations and dried displays
• Perfect for trellises, arches, and garden structures
• A fun and unusual crop for gardeners and florists