Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Fonzy melon
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Canary Melon
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
अजवाइन
In German
Canary Melon
Ajowan
In French
Melon Canaries
Ajowan
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
aipo
In Polish
Canary Melon
seler
In Latin
Canary cucumis
semina Carom
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Trachyspermum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Canary Melon and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Canary Melon and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Canary Melon and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Canary Melon and Ajwain plant
Care of Canary Melon and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.