Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Africa
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
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Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Orange
Crenshaw Melon
In German
Orange
Zuckermelone
In Spanish
naranja
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
laranja
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
aurantiaco
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Orange and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Orange and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crenshaw Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Orange and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Orange and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Orange and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Orange and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.