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How to grow and care for Cucumis melo L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cucumis melo L., Muskmelon, Christmas melonc

Cucumis melo L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 4 days

water

How to water Cucumis melo L.

How often should I water?

check Cucumis melo L. Every 4 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

When is the Dormant period?

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Cucumis melo L. need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Cucumis melo L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cucumis melo L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Cucumis melo L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

Collective Knowhow

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Cucumis melo L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Cucurbitales, Family: Cucurbitaceae, Genus: Cucumis, Species: Cucumis melo

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanAnnual
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCucurbitales
FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusCucumis
SpeciesCucumis melo

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