Origin
Africa
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
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
H1, H2
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Does not require regular 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Asthma
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In German
Zuckermelone
Ara
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
guacamayo
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
μακώ
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
arara
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
ara
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Crenshaw Melon and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Crenshaw Melon and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Crenshaw Melon and Macaw. Crenshaw Melon doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Crenshaw Melon does not have fragrant flowers. Crenshaw Melon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea and Macaw has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crenshaw Melon and Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Macaw
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Macaw season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Crenshaw Melon and Macaw Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Macaw are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Macaw
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.