Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, 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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
तरबूज़
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Wassermelone
Crapemyrtle
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
καρπούζι
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Embryophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Citrullus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Crapemyrtle
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.