Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Celery
In German
Wassermelone
Sellerie
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Céleri
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Apio
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Aipo
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Seler
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
apium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Celery
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Celery season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and Celery Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Celery are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Celery
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.