Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-4
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Muskmelon
In German
Pfahlrohr
Muskmelon
In French
Arundo donax
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Melón
In Greek
Arundo donax
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Melão
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Muskmelon
In Latin
Arundo donax
Muskmelon
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cucurbitales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Muskmelon
Season and care of Giant Reed and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muskmelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Giant Reed and Muskmelon Physical Information
Giant Reed and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Muskmelon are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Reed and Muskmelon
Care of Giant Reed and Muskmelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.