Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Africa
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Neutral
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Crenshaw Melon
In German
Tilapia
Zuckermelone
In Spanish
tilapia
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
tilaka
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
tilaka
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
tilakiem
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
tilaka
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Cucurbitales
Family
Symplocaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tilaka and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Tilaka and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crenshaw Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Tilaka and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Tilaka and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Tilaka and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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.