They were struggling as the soil had dried out but am hoping they pick up.
Quality: 4
Value for money: 4
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Originating in Central and South America, the cucamelon (Melothria scabra) is one of the world’s most charming fruits. Though not a hybrid, botanically speaking, this plant boasts fruits that look like a cross between a cucumber and a melon (hence the name).
The miniature fruits have all the crunch of a traditional cuke but with hints of sour lime when it comes to their flavour profile. One thing’s for sure, nobody else’s kids will have cucamelons in their lunchbox!
Alongside the fab fruits, the plant yields bright green foliage and charming yellow flowers which add huge ornamental appeal during the summer. Fast-growing and fun, there’s really no reason not to grow these unusual plants.
Either grow your cucamelon plants in a greenhouse or conservatory, or on a sunny patio in pots. Your plants have been nurtured under glass until they’re healthy young plants, ready to be sent to you and planted.
A naturally twining climber, this plant will work its way wonderfully around a trellis or obelisk. Alternatively, you can use a wigwam of bamboo canes.
MPN: VEG0264
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Arrived in awful condition, now dead, waste of money
Quality: 1
Value for money: 1
Reply from Roots Plants
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your cucamelon plants arrived in poor condition and did not recover.
We understand how disappointing it is to invest time and care into plants that do not establish successfully. This is not the experience we want for our customers, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
If you haven’t already contacted our customer service team, please get in touch with your order details and we’ll be happy to look into this for you.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Many thanks,
Sophie
We’re quite wilted, not sure they will survive
Quality: 3
Value for money: 3
Reply from Roots Plants
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your cucamelon plants arrived looking wilted.
As living plants, they can sometimes become stressed during transit, but they often recover well once planted and given the right care. We recommend giving them a good drink of water, planting them as soon as possible, and allowing them some time to settle into their new environment.
We hope they bounce back quickly and go on to grow well. Thank you again for your feedback.
Many thanks,
Sophie
You keep pestering for a rating even though I was refunded for the state they arrived in.which was very pale, brown leaves and dying. Now ill you stop asking me to review the plants please? As a side note customer service was excellent.
Quality: 1
Value for money: 1
Reply from Roots Plants
Hello, Thank you for your feedback.
We’re sorry the Cucamelon plants arrived in poor condition and that you were unhappy with the experience. We also apologise for the continued review requests, and we understand your frustration.
We’re glad to hear you were happy with our customer service, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Many thanks,
Sophie
Arrived on time, carefully packaged and in excellent condition.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Very disappointed. Sickly seedlings not establishing well despite immediate reporting etc.
Quality: 1
Value for money: 1
Reply from Roots Plants
Hello, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear that you’re disappointed with your Cucamelon plants.
We have contacted you regarding this and asked for some photos of the plants so we can look into the issue further for you.
Once we receive them, we’ll be happy to investigate and advise on the next steps.
Many thanks,
Sophie
One plant missing but remaining plants were good quality and have been planted and are doing well
In spite of 2 losing their leading leaves new leaves are appearing and they all look quite sturdy...definite signs of growth so fingers crossed for a crop! They are in the sunniest spot...... We are very happy with these plants so far - we failed with seeds a few years back and have always wanted to have a go....
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Cucamelons – Never Arrived, No Communication I ordered cucamelon plants as part of a larger order on 20th May, and they were meant to arrive by 6th June. After two weeks of silence and several follow-ups from me, I was finally told on 19th June — nearly a month later — that they were out of stock and had been refunded. By that point, I’d been waiting for weeks. Really disappointing. If you’re looking to grow cucamelons this season, I’d strongly suggest ordering from a seller with better stock control and customer service.
Quality: 1
Value for money: 1
Never grown these before but they are doing well
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Great to try something new. Plants looking strong and healthy
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
These and the fruit trees have been great. The fruit trees survived all the storms and diverse weather I am very pleased they flowered as young trees
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Unfortunately not very established and one was missing only one did alright
Quality: 2
Value for money: 2
Plants were ok just a shame they didn’t travel at all well
Quality: 3
Value for money: 3
I sent you a complaint about these plants and the state of them when they arrived, about 2 weeks ago but I have not received any reply. I believe the damage was down to transportation but I haven’t managed to rescue them successfully.
Quality: 1
Trashed in post , none saved
Plants arrived in good condition and growing well.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Arrived looking extremely healthy and have settled in well.
Quality: 5
Great item, they are growing really well and so healthy, thank you
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Arrived poorly packaged, soil spilt everywhere, stems broken. Hence 1 star. However 5 starts to Roots for prompt no fuss refund. Thank you
Quality: 1
Value for money: 1