Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
C melo subsp melo
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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 Vines
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular problems, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, Immunity, Insomnia
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honey Dew, Melon, Muskmelon
Muskmelon
In German
Cantaloup Melone
Muskmelon
In French
Cantaloup
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Cantalupo
Melón
In Greek
Πεπονάκι
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
Cantalupo
Melão
In Polish
Kantalupa
Muskmelon
In Latin
cantaloupe
Muskmelon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Melothrieae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cantaloupe and Muskmelon
Wondering what are the properties of Cantaloupe and Muskmelon? We provide you with everything About Cantaloupe and Muskmelon. Cantaloupe doesn't have thorns and Muskmelon doesn't have thorns. Also Cantaloupe does not have fragrant flowers. Cantaloupe has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Muskmelon has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Cantaloupe and Muskmelon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cantaloupe and Muskmelon
Season and care of Cantaloupe and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Cantaloupe and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cantaloupe season is Summer and Fall and Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cantaloupe is Loam and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Cantaloupe is Neutral and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Cantaloupe and Muskmelon Physical Information
Cantaloupe and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Cantaloupe height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cantaloupe and Muskmelon are as follows:
Cantaloupe flower color: Yellow
Cantaloupe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cantaloupe and Muskmelon
Care of Cantaloupe and Muskmelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cantaloupe pruning is done Remove Vines and Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Cantaloupe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.