Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
  
Not Available
  
Types
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
Foot Hills
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
  
Orange Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Tan
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
  
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Ants
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
  
Rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
  
Rosa foetida
  
Common Name
Muskmelon
  
Austrian briar, Persian yellow rose, Austrian copper rose
  
In Hindi
खरबूजा
  
Austrian copper rose
  
In German
Muskmelon
  
Die Gelbe Rose, Fuchs-Rose, Wachs-Rose, Persische Gold-Rose, Austrian Briar
  
In French
Cantaloup
  
Le rosier fétide
  
In Spanish
Melón
  
Rosa foetida
  
In Greek
Muskmelon
  
Austrian copper rose
  
In Portuguese
Melão
  
Rosa fétida
  
In Polish
Muskmelon
  
Róża żółta
  
In Latin
Muskmelon
  
Austrian copper rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Cucumis
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Melothrieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Muskmelon and Austrian Copper Rose
Season and care of Muskmelon and Austrian Copper Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Muskmelon and Austrian Copper Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall and Austrian Copper Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muskmelon is Loam and for Austrian Copper Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muskmelon is Neutral and for Austrian Copper Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Muskmelon and Austrian Copper Rose Physical Information
Muskmelon and Austrian Copper Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Austrian Copper Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 170.00 cm. The color specification of Muskmelon and Austrian Copper Rose are as follows:
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Austrian Copper Rose flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Austrian Copper Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Muskmelon and Austrian Copper Rose
Care of Muskmelon and Austrian Copper Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit and Austrian Copper Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Austrian Copper Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.