Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-12
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
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, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Tam Mild Jalapeno II'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Jalapeño Pepper, Mild Jalapeño Pepper
In Hindi
तरबूज़
जैलेपिनो मिर्च
In German
Wassermelone
Jalapeno-Chilischote
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Piment jalapeno
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Chile jalapeño
In Greek
καρπούζι
jalapeño πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Pimenta jalapeno
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Papryka jalapeno
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
jalapeno piperis
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Benincaseae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Jalapeño Pepper
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Jalapeño Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Jalapeño Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Jalapeño Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Jalapeño Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Jalapeño Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Jalapeño Pepper Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Jalapeño Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jalapeño Pepper height is 40.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Jalapeño Pepper are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Jalapeño Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Jalapeño Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Jalapeño Pepper
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Jalapeño Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jalapeño Pepper 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 Jalapeño Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.