Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Muskmelon
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
खरबूजा
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Muskmelon
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Cantaloup
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Melón
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Muskmelon
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Melão
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Muskmelon
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Muskmelon
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Melothrieae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Muskmelon and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Muskmelon and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Muskmelon and Kukui. Muskmelon doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Muskmelon does not have fragrant flowers. Muskmelon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Muskmelon and Kukui
Season and care of Muskmelon and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Muskmelon and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall and Kukui season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muskmelon is Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muskmelon is Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muskmelon and Kukui Physical Information
Muskmelon and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Muskmelon and Kukui are as follows:
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Muskmelon and Kukui
Care of Muskmelon and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.