Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Dwarf Bamboo
In German
Wassermelone
Ajowan
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Ajowan
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
καρπούζι
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
aipo
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
seler
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
semina Carom
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ajwain plant
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.