Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
C melo subsp melo
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Farms, Warmer regions
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, Light Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, 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
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, 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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove Vines
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular problems, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, Immunity, Insomnia
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honey Dew, Melon, Muskmelon
Orange
In German
Cantaloup Melone
Orange
In French
Cantaloup
Orange
In Spanish
Cantalupo
naranja
In Greek
Πεπονάκι
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Cantalupo
laranja
In Polish
Kantalupa
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
cantaloupe
aurantiaco
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Melothrieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cantaloupe and Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Cantaloupe and Orange? We provide you with everything About Cantaloupe and Orange. Cantaloupe doesn't have thorns and Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cantaloupe and Orange
Season and care of Cantaloupe and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Cantaloupe and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cantaloupe season is Summer and Fall and Orange season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cantaloupe is Loam and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cantaloupe is Neutral and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Cantaloupe and Orange Physical Information
Cantaloupe and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Cantaloupe height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cantaloupe and Orange are as follows:
Cantaloupe flower color: Yellow
Cantaloupe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cantaloupe and Orange
Care of Cantaloupe and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cantaloupe pruning is done Remove Vines and Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cantaloupe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
