Type
Ornamental Plants
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Africa
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
12-4
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Crenshaw Melon
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
खरबूजा
In German
Tampala
Zuckermelone
In Spanish
Tampala
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
Tampala
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
Tampala
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
Tampala
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
Tampala
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Cucumis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Tampala and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Tampala and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Tampala and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Tampala and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Tampala and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala 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 Tampala 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.