Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Fonzy melon
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
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Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Canary Melon
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
Hydrangea
In German
Canary Melon
Hortensie
In French
Melon Canaries
Hortensia
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Hortensia
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Hortênsia
In Polish
Canary Melon
Hortensja
In Latin
Canary cucumis
Hibiscus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cornales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Properties of Canary Melon and Hydrangea
Wondering what are the properties of Canary Melon and Hydrangea? We provide you with everything About Canary Melon and Hydrangea. Canary Melon doesn't have thorns and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Hydrangea
Season and care of Canary Melon and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Canary Melon and Hydrangea Physical Information
Canary Melon and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Hydrangea are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Canary Melon and Hydrangea
Care of Canary Melon and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.