Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Glossy abelia
In German
Zuckermelone
Abelia
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Abelia
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Abelia
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Abelia
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Crenshaw Melon and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Crenshaw Melon and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Crenshaw Melon and Abelia. Crenshaw Melon doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Crenshaw Melon does not have fragrant flowers. Crenshaw Melon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea and Abelia has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Crenshaw Melon and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Abelia
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Abelia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Crenshaw Melon and Abelia Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Abelia are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Abelia
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.