Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Earlibrew, Honey King, Moonshine, Brilliance,Honey Chow
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Semi arid regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Salmon
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching, wheezing
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Vitamin C
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Honey I Dew'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Honey I Dew Honeydew, Honeydew
Marigold
In Hindi
खरबूज़ा [kharabooza]
गेंदा
In German
Honigtau
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Gotas de miel
Caléndula
In Greek
πεπόνι μελιτώματος [pepóni melitómatos]
κατιφές
In Portuguese
melão de Honeydew
Malmequer
In Polish
melon spadzi
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Properties of Honeydew and Marigold
Wondering what are the properties of Honeydew and Marigold? We provide you with everything About Honeydew and Marigold. Honeydew doesn't have thorns and Marigold 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 Marigold 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 Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Honeydew and Marigold
Season and care of Honeydew and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Honeydew and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeydew season is Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Honeydew is Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Honeydew is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Honeydew and Marigold Physical Information
Honeydew and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Honeydew height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Honeydew and Marigold are as follows:
Honeydew flower color: Yellow
Honeydew leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Honeydew and Marigold
Care of Honeydew and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeydew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Honeydew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.