Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
  
Asia, Northeastern Europe
  
Types
Fonzy melon
  
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
  
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
  
9-2
  
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Brown, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
  
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
  
Chrysanthemums
  
Common Name
Canary Melon
  
Chrysanths
  
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
  
Chrysanthemums
  
In German
Canary Melon
  
Chrysanthemen
  
In French
Melon Canaries
  
Chrysanthèmes
  
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
  
Crisantemos
  
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
  
χρυσάνθεμα
  
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
  
Crisântemos
  
In Polish
Canary Melon
  
Chryzantemy
  
In Latin
Canary cucumis
  
Chrysanthemums
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Streptophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Chrysanthemum
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Anthemideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Canary Melon and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Canary Melon and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Canary Melon and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Canary Melon and Chrysanthemum
Care of Canary Melon and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.