Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-7
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
A1, A2, 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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
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
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Anti-fungal, Diabetes, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Leprosy, Scabies, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Coccinia grandis
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
baby watermelon, little gourd, tindora, tendli
In Hindi
तरबूज़
तेंडली, कुंदुरी
In German
Wassermelone
Tindola,
Efeu Kürbis
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Ivy gourd
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Ivy gourd
In Greek
καρπούζι
Ivy gourd
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Ivy gourd
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Ivy gourd
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Ivy gourd
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Papilionoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ivy Gourd
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ivy Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Ivy Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Ivy Gourd season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Ivy Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Ivy Gourd is Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Ivy Gourd Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Ivy Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ivy Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Ivy Gourd are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Ivy Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Ivy Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ivy Gourd
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ivy Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ivy Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ivy Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.