Sasanqua

Honeydew

About Sasanqua and Honeydew

Sasanqua

Honeydew

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

Japan

Africa

Types

Earlibrew, Honey King, Moonshine, Brilliance,Honey Chow

Number of Varieties

155

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Semi arid regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-9-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-4

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm20.30 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

White, Yellow, Salmon

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cucumber beetles, Downy mildew, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Potassium, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Seeds

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Added to salads, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

CUCUMIS melo 'Honey I Dew'

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Honey I Dew Honeydew, Honeydew

In Hindi

sasanqua

खरबूज़ा [kharabooza]

In German

sasanqua

Honigtau

In French

sasanqua

Miellat

In Spanish

sasanqua

Gotas de miel

In Greek

sasanqua

πεπόνι μελιτώματος [pepóni melitómatos]

In Portuguese

Sasankya

melão de Honeydew

In Polish

Sasankya

melon spadzi

In Latin

Sasankya

honeydew

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Cucurbitales

Family

Theaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Camellia

Cucumis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

2501

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Honeydew

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Honeydew? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Honeydew. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Honeydew doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Honeydew has allergic reactions like . 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 Sasanqua and Honeydew and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Honeydew

Season and care of Sasanqua and Honeydew is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Honeydew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Honeydew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Honeydew is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Honeydew is Neutral.

Sasanqua and Honeydew Physical Information

Sasanqua and Honeydew physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Honeydew height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Honeydew are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Honeydew flower color: Yellow
Honeydew leaf color: Green

Care of Sasanqua and Honeydew

Care of Sasanqua and Honeydew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Honeydew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Honeydew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.