Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Fonzy melon
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Orange, Orange Red
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, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Canary Melon
Tangelo
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
Tangelo
In German
Canary Melon
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Melon Canaries
Tangelo
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Tangelo
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Canary Melon
Tangelo
In Latin
Canary cucumis
Tangelo
Phylum
Streptophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Canary Melon and Tangelo
Wondering what are the properties of Canary Melon and Tangelo? We provide you with everything About Canary Melon and Tangelo. Canary Melon doesn't have thorns and Tangelo 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 Tangelo 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 Tangelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Tangelo
Season and care of Canary Melon and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Tangelo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canary Melon and Tangelo Physical Information
Canary Melon and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Tangelo are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Canary Melon and Tangelo
Care of Canary Melon and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.