Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Muskmelon
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Muskmelon
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Cantaloup
Colocasia
In Spanish
Melón
Colocasia
In Greek
Muskmelon
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Melão
Colocasia
In Polish
Muskmelon
Kolokazja
In Latin
Muskmelon
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Arales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Melothrieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muskmelon and Taro
Season and care of Muskmelon and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Muskmelon and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall and Taro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muskmelon is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muskmelon is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Muskmelon and Taro Physical Information
Muskmelon and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Muskmelon and Taro are as follows:
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Muskmelon and Taro
Care of Muskmelon and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.