Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not available
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
तरबूज़
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Wassermelone
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Pastèque
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
sandía
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
melancia
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
arbuz
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
PEPO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Watermelon
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Watermelon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Watermelon Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Watermelon are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Watermelon
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.