Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Earlibrew, Honey King, Moonshine, Brilliance,Honey Chow
etrog
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi arid regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Salmon
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs less 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 Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cucumber beetles, Downy mildew, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Spider mites
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching, wheezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Vitamin C
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Honey I Dew'
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Honey I Dew Honeydew, Honeydew
Citron
In Hindi
खरबूज़ा [kharabooza]
नीबू
In German
Honigtau
Zitrone
In Spanish
Gotas de miel
Cidra
In Greek
πεπόνι μελιτώματος [pepóni melitómatos]
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
melão de Honeydew
cidra
In Polish
melon spadzi
Cytryna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Honeydew and Citron
Wondering what are the properties of Honeydew and Citron? We provide you with everything About Honeydew and Citron. Honeydew doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Honeydew does not have fragrant flowers. Honeydew has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching and wheezing and Citron has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching and wheezing. 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 Honeydew and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Honeydew and Citron
Season and care of Honeydew and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Honeydew and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeydew season is Summer and Fall and Citron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Honeydew is Loam and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeydew is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Honeydew and Citron Physical Information
Honeydew and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Honeydew height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Honeydew and Citron are as follows:
Honeydew flower color: Yellow
Honeydew leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Honeydew and Citron
Care of Honeydew and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeydew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Honeydew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.