Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Fonzy melon
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
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
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Canary Melon
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
Tilaka
In German
Canary Melon
Tilapia
In French
Melon Canaries
Tilapia
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
tilapia
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
tilaka
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
tilaka
In Polish
Canary Melon
tilakiem
In Latin
Canary cucumis
tilaka
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Ebenales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Canary Melon and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Canary Melon and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Canary Melon and Tilaka. Canary Melon doesn't have thorns and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Tilaka
Season and care of Canary Melon and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Canary Melon and Tilaka Physical Information
Canary Melon and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Tilaka are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canary Melon and Tilaka
Care of Canary Melon and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.