Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Africa, Asia
Types
Fonzy melon
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Canary Melon
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
बैंगन
In German
Canary Melon
Aubergine
In French
Melon Canaries
Aubergine
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Berenjena
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Berinjela
In Polish
Canary Melon
Bakłażan
In Latin
Canary cucumis
Eggplant
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids
Properties of Canary Melon and Eggplant
Wondering what are the properties of Canary Melon and Eggplant? We provide you with everything About Canary Melon and Eggplant. Canary Melon doesn't have thorns and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Eggplant
Season and care of Canary Melon and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Canary Melon and Eggplant Physical Information
Canary Melon and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Eggplant are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Canary Melon and Eggplant
Care of Canary Melon and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.