Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Abelia
Wassermelone
In French
Abelia
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Abelia
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Αμπέλια
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Abelia
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Abelia
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Abelia
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cucurbitales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abelia and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Abelia and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Citrullus Lanatus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Abelia and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Abelia and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Abelia and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Abelia and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.