Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Europe, Asia
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
-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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Common Comfrey
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
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Common Comfrey
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.