Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Tabernaemontana
In German
Zuckermelone
Tabernaemontana
In French
Melon
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Crenshaw Melon and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Crape Jasmine
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.