Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
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
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Wassermelone
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
καρπούζι
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.