Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Not Available
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Cucumis melo var. agrestis
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Karit fruit
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Karit fruit
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Karit fruit
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Karit fruit
In Greek
δακράκι
Karit fruit
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Karit fruit
In Polish
Oxlip
Karit fruit
In Latin
Oxlip
Karit fruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Onagraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Karit fruit
Season and care of Oxlip and Karit fruit is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Karit fruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Karit fruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Karit fruit is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karit fruit is Neutral.
Oxlip and Karit fruit Physical Information
Oxlip and Karit fruit physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Karit fruit height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Karit fruit are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Karit fruit
Care of Oxlip and Karit fruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Karit fruit pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karit fruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.