Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-14
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Muskmelon
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
खरबूजा
carambola पेड़
In German
Muskmelon
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Cantaloup
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Melón
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Muskmelon
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Melão
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Muskmelon
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Muskmelon
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Oxalidales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Melothrieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Muskmelon and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Muskmelon and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Muskmelon and Carambola. Muskmelon doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Muskmelon does not have fragrant flowers. Muskmelon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea and Carambola 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 Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Muskmelon and Carambola
Season and care of Muskmelon and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Muskmelon and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muskmelon is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muskmelon is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Muskmelon and Carambola Physical Information
Muskmelon and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Muskmelon and Carambola are as follows:
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Muskmelon and Carambola
Care of Muskmelon and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.