Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western China
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Not Available
C melo subsp melo
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Rash
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular problems, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, Immunity, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Rosa filipes
CUCUMIS melo
Common Name
Kiftsgate Rose
Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honey Dew, Melon, Muskmelon
In Hindi
Kiftsgate Rose
खरबूजा
In German
Kiftsgate Rose
Cantaloup Melone
In French
Kiftsgate Rose
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Kiftsgate Rose
Cantalupo
In Greek
Kiftsgate Rose
Πεπονάκι
In Portuguese
Kiftsgate Rose
Cantalupo
In Polish
Kiftsgate Rose
Kantalupa
In Latin
Kiftsgate Rose
cantaloupe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Cantaloupe
Season and care of Kiftsgate Rose and Cantaloupe is important to know. While considering everything about Kiftsgate Rose and Cantaloupe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiftsgate Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cantaloupe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Loam, Sand and for Cantaloupe is Loam while the PH of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Cantaloupe is Neutral.
Kiftsgate Rose and Cantaloupe Physical Information
Kiftsgate Rose and Cantaloupe physical information is very important for comparison. Kiftsgate Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Cantaloupe height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kiftsgate Rose and Cantaloupe are as follows:
Kiftsgate Rose flower color: White
Kiftsgate Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Cantaloupe flower color: Yellow
- Cantaloupe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Cantaloupe
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Cantaloupe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiftsgate Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cantaloupe pruning is done Remove Vines. In summer Kiftsgate Rose 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.