Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Rhinitis
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Zuckermelone
Tilapia
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
tilapia
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
tilaka
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
tilaka
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
tilakiem
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Ebenales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka. Crenshaw Melon doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Crenshaw Melon does not have fragrant flowers. Crenshaw Melon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.