Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
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
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Chaco
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and Chaco Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Chaco are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Chaco
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.