Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In German
Wassermelone
Kohl
In French
Citrullus lanatus
chou
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
repollo
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
repolho
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
kapusta
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
brassica
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Cabbage
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Cabbage Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Cabbage are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Cabbage
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.