Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Tongue shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced 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
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Euryops
In German
Wassermelone
Euryops
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Euryops
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Euryops
In Greek
καρπούζι
Euryops
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Euryops
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Euryops
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Euryops
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Benincaseae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Euryops
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Euryops season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and Euryops Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Euryops are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Euryops
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.