Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Fonzy melon
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
Water deeply about once a week
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Canary Melon
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
Tree Mallow
In German
Canary Melon
Baum Mallow
In French
Melon Canaries
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Mallow
In Polish
Canary Melon
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Canary cucumis
ligno malvae
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Canary Melon and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Canary Melon and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Canary Melon and Tree Mallow. Canary Melon doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Canary Melon and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canary Melon and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Canary Melon and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Canary Melon and Tree Mallow
Care of Canary Melon and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.