Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Tan
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
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
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 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
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
For making oil for cosmetics
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 'Super 45'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Muskmelon
In Hindi
Hydrangea
खरबूजा
In German
Hortensie
Muskmelon
In French
Hortensia
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Hortensia
Melón
In Greek
υδραγεία
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Melão
In Polish
Hortensja
Muskmelon
In Latin
Hibiscus
Muskmelon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Cucurbitales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Muskmelon
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Muskmelon? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Muskmelon. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Muskmelon doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Muskmelon has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Hydrangea and Muskmelon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Muskmelon
Season and care of Hydrangea and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Muskmelon season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Hydrangea and Muskmelon Physical Information
Hydrangea and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Muskmelon are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Muskmelon
Care of Hydrangea and Muskmelon 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 Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Hydrangea 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.