Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Fonzy melon
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
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
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Canary Melon
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
Eulalia
In German
Canary Melon
Eulalia
In French
Melon Canaries
Eulalia
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Eulalia
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Eulalia
In Polish
Canary Melon
Eulalia
In Latin
Canary cucumis
Eulalia
Phylum
Streptophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Eulalia
Season and care of Canary Melon and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Eulalia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canary Melon and Eulalia Physical Information
Canary Melon and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Eulalia are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Canary Melon and Eulalia
Care of Canary Melon and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.