Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Fonzy melon
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Canary Melon
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
बिगोनिया
In German
Canary Melon
Begonie
In French
Melon Canaries
Begonia
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Begonia
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Begônia
In Polish
Canary Melon
Begonia
In Latin
Canary cucumis
Begonia
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Canary Melon and Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Canary Melon and Begonia? We provide you with everything About Canary Melon and Begonia. Canary Melon doesn't have thorns and Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Canary Melon does not have fragrant flowers. Canary Melon has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes and Sore eyes and Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes and Sore eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Canary Melon and Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Begonia
Season and care of Canary Melon and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Canary Melon and Begonia Physical Information
Canary Melon and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Begonia are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Canary Melon and Begonia
Care of Canary Melon and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.