Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Fonzy melon
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, 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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Canary Melon
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
आड़ू
In German
Canary Melon
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Melon Canaries
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Canary Melon
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Canary cucumis
Hardy Red
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Canary Melon and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Canary Melon and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Canary Melon and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Canary Melon and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Canary Melon and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.