Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Needs less 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Citron
In German
Zuckermelone
Zitrone
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Cidra
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
cidra
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Cytryna
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Chron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Citron
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Citron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Crenshaw Melon and Citron Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Citron are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Citron
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.