Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
C melo subsp melo
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove Vines
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular problems, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, Immunity, Insomnia
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honey Dew, Melon, Muskmelon
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Red Buckeye
In German
Cantaloup Melone
Red Buckeye
In French
Cantaloup
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Cantalupo
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Πεπονάκι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cantalupo
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Kantalupa
Red Buckeye
In Latin
cantaloupe
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye. Cantaloupe doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cantaloupe season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cantaloupe is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cantaloupe is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cantaloupe height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Cantaloupe flower color: Yellow
Cantaloupe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye
Care of Cantaloupe and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cantaloupe pruning is done Remove Vines and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cantaloupe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.