Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual or Biennial
Types
Not Available
Earlibrew, Honey King, Moonshine, Brilliance,Honey Chow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
White, Yellow, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cucumber beetles, Downy mildew, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Added to salads, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CUCUMIS melo 'Honey I Dew'
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Honey I Dew Honeydew, Honeydew
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
खरबूज़ा [kharabooza]
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Honigtau
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Miellat
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Gotas de miel
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
πεπόνι μελιτώματος [pepóni melitómatos]
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
melão de Honeydew
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
melon spadzi
In Latin
Hedysarum
honeydew
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Honeydew
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Honeydew is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Honeydew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Honeydew season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Honeydew is Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Honeydew is Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Honeydew Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Honeydew physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Honeydew height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Honeydew are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Honeydew flower color: Yellow
- Honeydew leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Honeydew
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Honeydew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeydew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Honeydew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.