Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Muskmelon
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Broomsedge grass
In German
Muskmelon
broomsedge Gras
In French
Cantaloup
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Melón
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Muskmelon
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Melão
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Muskmelon
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Muskmelon
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cyperales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Melothrieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Muskmelon and Broomsedge
Season and care of Muskmelon and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Muskmelon and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muskmelon is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muskmelon is Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muskmelon and Broomsedge Physical Information
Muskmelon and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Muskmelon and Broomsedge are as follows:
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Muskmelon and Broomsedge
Care of Muskmelon and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.