Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Highlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
drowsiness
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CASIMIROA edulis
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
White Sapote
Muskmelon
In Hindi
White Sapote
खरबूजा
In German
White Sapote
Muskmelon
In French
Sapote blanche
Cantaloup
In Spanish
White Sapote
Melón
In Greek
White Sapote
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
White Sapote
Melão
In Polish
White Sapote
Muskmelon
In Latin
White Sapote
Muskmelon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Sapote and Muskmelon
Season and care of White Sapote and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about White Sapote and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muskmelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Sapote is Loam, Sand and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
White Sapote and Muskmelon Physical Information
White Sapote and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Sapote and Muskmelon are as follows:
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Sapote and Muskmelon
Care of White Sapote and Muskmelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Sapote pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
