Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
C melo subsp melo
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular problems, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, Immunity, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CUCUMIS melo
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honey Dew, Melon, Muskmelon
In Hindi
Hydrangea
खरबूजा
In German
Hortensie
Cantaloup Melone
In French
Hortensia
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cantalupo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Πεπονάκι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cantalupo
In Polish
Hortensja
Kantalupa
In Latin
Hibiscus
cantaloupe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Cucurbitales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Cantaloupe
Season and care of Hydrangea and Cantaloupe is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Cantaloupe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Cantaloupe season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Cantaloupe is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Cantaloupe is Neutral.
Hydrangea and Cantaloupe Physical Information
Hydrangea and Cantaloupe physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Cantaloupe height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Cantaloupe are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Cantaloupe flower color: Yellow
- Cantaloupe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Cantaloupe
Care of Hydrangea and Cantaloupe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cantaloupe pruning is done Remove Vines. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cantaloupe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.