Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Caribbean, South America
Types
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Pruning
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Muskmelon
Sugar Apple
In German
Muskmelon
Zuckerapfel
In French
Cantaloup
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Melón
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Muskmelon
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Melão
Pinha
In Polish
Muskmelon
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Muskmelon
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Muskmelon and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Muskmelon and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Muskmelon and Sugar Apple. Muskmelon doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Muskmelon does not have fragrant flowers. Muskmelon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Nausea and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Muskmelon and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Muskmelon and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Muskmelon and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muskmelon is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muskmelon is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muskmelon and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Muskmelon and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Muskmelon and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Muskmelon and Sugar Apple
Care of Muskmelon and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
