Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
12 - 1
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Muskmelon
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
खरबूजा
henbit deadnettle
In German
Muskmelon
henbit deadnettle
In French
Cantaloup
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Melón
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
Muskmelon
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Melão
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Muskmelon
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Muskmelon
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Melothrieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muskmelon and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Muskmelon and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Muskmelon and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall and Henbit Deadnettle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muskmelon is Loam and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muskmelon is Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muskmelon and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Muskmelon and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Muskmelon and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Muskmelon and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Muskmelon and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.