Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Middle Africa
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
12 - 1
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Asthma, breathing problems
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Elephant Grass
In German
Zuckermelone
Elefantengras
In French
Melon
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
pasto elefante
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
capim-elefante
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Elephant Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crenshaw Melon and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Elephant Grass
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.