Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
12 - 1
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
A1, A2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Boston Ivy
In German
Wassermelone
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Boston Ivy
In Greek
καρπούζι
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Vitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Boston Ivy
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.