Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
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Habitat
Cold Regions
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
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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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
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
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
तरबूज़
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Wassermelone
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus. Black Raspberry has thorns and Citrullus Lanatus doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Citrullus Lanatus has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Black Raspberry and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Raspberry 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.