Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
  
Southeastern Asia, India, China
  
Types
C melo subsp melo
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
  
Farms, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
  
11-9
  
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
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White, Red, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove Vines
  
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Acidic Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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 'Valencia'
  
Common Name
Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honey Dew, Melon, Muskmelon
  
Orange, Valencia Orange
  
In Hindi
खरबूजा
  
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
  
In German
Cantaloup Melone
  
Valencia-orange
  
In French
Cantaloup
  
orange de Valence
  
In Spanish
Cantalupo
  
Naranja Valencia
  
In Greek
Πεπονάκι
  
Valencia Orange
  
In Portuguese
Cantalupo
  
Valencia Laranja
  
In Polish
Kantalupa
  
Valencia Pomarańczowy
  
In Latin
cantaloupe
  
Aliquam Valencia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Melothrieae
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
  
Aurantioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Cantaloupe and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Cantaloupe and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Cantaloupe and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cantaloupe season is Summer and Fall and Valencia Orange season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cantaloupe is Loam and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cantaloupe is Neutral and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cantaloupe and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Cantaloupe and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Cantaloupe height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cantaloupe and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Cantaloupe flower color: Yellow
Cantaloupe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cantaloupe and Valencia Orange
Care of Cantaloupe and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cantaloupe pruning is done Remove Vines and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cantaloupe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.