Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Muskmelon
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
खरबूजा
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Muskmelon
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Melón
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Melão
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Muskmelon
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Muskmelon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae