Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
China
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
10 - 7
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
7, 9, 10
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Hydrangea
In German
Wassermelone
Hortensie
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Hortensia
In Greek
καρπούζι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Hortensja
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Benincaseae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Sorghum
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Centipede Grass
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.