Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Africa
Africa
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Canary Melon
In Hindi
persian violet
कैनरी तरबूज
In German
persian violet
Canary Melon
In French
persian violet
Melon Canaries
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Melón Canarias
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Canary Melon
In Polish
Persian Violet
Canary Melon
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Canary cucumis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cucurbitales
Family
Gentianaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Canary Melon
Season and care of Persian Violet and Canary Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Canary Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canary Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Canary Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Canary Melon is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Canary Melon Physical Information
Persian Violet and Canary Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Canary Melon are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
- Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Canary Melon
Care of Persian Violet and Canary Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Canary Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.