Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-7
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
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
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
Fall
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Greek Juniper
In German
Wassermelone
Wacholder
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Genévrier
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Juniperus
In Greek
καρπούζι
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Jałowiec
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Juniperus
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Juniperus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Pinales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Juniper
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and Juniper Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Juniper are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Juniper
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.