Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
China
Types
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Muskmelon
Barberry
In German
Muskmelon
Burberry
In French
Cantaloup
Burberry
In Spanish
Melón
Burberry
In Greek
Muskmelon
Burberry
In Portuguese
Melão
Burberry
In Polish
Muskmelon
kwaśnica
In Latin
Muskmelon
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Ranunculales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Melothrieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Muskmelon and Barberry
Wondering what are the properties of Muskmelon and Barberry? We provide you with everything About Muskmelon and Barberry. Muskmelon doesn't have thorns and Barberry doesn't have thorns. Also Muskmelon does not have fragrant flowers. Muskmelon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea and Barberry has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Muskmelon and Barberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Muskmelon and Barberry
Season and care of Muskmelon and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Muskmelon and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall and Barberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muskmelon is Loam and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muskmelon is Neutral and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muskmelon and Barberry Physical Information
Muskmelon and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Muskmelon and Barberry are as follows:
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Muskmelon and Barberry
Care of Muskmelon and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
