Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Tan
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
Ovate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil Type
Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Rhododendron
In Hindi
खरबूजा
rhododendron
In German
Zuckermelone
Rhododendron
In French
Melon
rhododendron
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
rododendro
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
rododendro
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
rododendron
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Rhododendron
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Rhododendron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Crenshaw Melon and Rhododendron Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Rhododendron are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Rhododendron
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.