Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
C melo subsp melo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
1a, 1b, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular problems, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, Immunity, Insomnia
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honey Dew, Melon, Muskmelon
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Hydrangea
In German
Cantaloup Melone
Hortensie
In French
Cantaloup
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cantalupo
Hortensia
In Greek
Πεπονάκι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cantalupo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kantalupa
Hortensja
In Latin
cantaloupe
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cantaloupe and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Cantaloupe and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Cantaloupe and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cantaloupe season is Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cantaloupe is Loam and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cantaloupe is Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cantaloupe and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Cantaloupe and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Cantaloupe height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Cantaloupe and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Cantaloupe flower color: Yellow
Cantaloupe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cantaloupe and Silver Thyme
Care of Cantaloupe and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cantaloupe pruning is done Remove Vines and Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.