Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Chrysanths
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Chrysanthemums
In German
Zuckermelone
Chrysanthemen
In French
Melon
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Crisantemos
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Crisântemos
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cucumis
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Crenshaw Melon and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Chrysanthemum
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.