Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Brunfelsia americana, Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia chiricaspi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Thickets, Woodlands
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Potassium
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
BRUNFELSIA calycina
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Raintree
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Brunfelsia plant
In German
Wassermelone
Brunfelsia Pflanze
In French
Citrullus lanatus
plante Brunfelsia
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
planta brunfelsia
In Greek
καρπούζι
φυτό Brunfelsia
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
plantas Brunfelsia
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Brunfelsia roślin
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Hedysarum herba
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Benincaseae
Petunia
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Brunfelsia
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Brunfelsia is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Brunfelsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Brunfelsia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Brunfelsia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Brunfelsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Brunfelsia Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Brunfelsia physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Brunfelsia are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Brunfelsia flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Brunfelsia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Brunfelsia
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Brunfelsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Brunfelsia 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 Brunfelsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.