Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
South Africa
Types
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Muskmelon
Clivia
In German
Muskmelon
Clivia
In French
Cantaloup
Clivia
In Greek
Muskmelon
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Melão
Clivia
In Polish
Muskmelon
Clivia
In Latin
Muskmelon
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Melothrieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Muskmelon and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Muskmelon and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Muskmelon and Clivia. Muskmelon doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Muskmelon does not have fragrant flowers. Muskmelon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Muskmelon and Clivia
Season and care of Muskmelon and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Muskmelon and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall and Clivia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muskmelon is Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muskmelon is Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Muskmelon and Clivia Physical Information
Muskmelon and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Muskmelon and Clivia are as follows:
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Muskmelon and Clivia
Care of Muskmelon and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.