Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Hosta
In German
Zuckermelone
Hosta
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Hosta
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Hosta
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Hosta
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Hosta
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Hosta
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Hosta season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crenshaw Melon and Hosta Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Hosta are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Hosta
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.