Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Types
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Earlibrew, Honey King, Moonshine, Brilliance,Honey Chow
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
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
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
White, Yellow, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Cucurbitales
Family
Theaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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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.