Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
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
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Canary Melon
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
persian violet
In German
Canary Melon
persian violet
In French
Melon Canaries
persian violet
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Violeta persa
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Violeta persa
In Polish
Canary Melon
Persian Violet
In Latin
Canary cucumis
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Canary Melon and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Canary Melon and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Canary Melon and Persian Violet. Canary Melon doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Persian Violet
Season and care of Canary Melon and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Canary Melon and Persian Violet Physical Information
Canary Melon and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Persian Violet are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Canary Melon and Persian Violet
Care of Canary Melon and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.