Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
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Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
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Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
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
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
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Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Ninebark
In German
Wassermelone
Ninebark
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Physocarpe
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
ninebark
In Greek
καρπούζι
ninebark
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
ninebark
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Ninebark
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Ninebark
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Physocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Neillieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ninebark
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Ninebark season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Ninebark is .
Citrullus Lanatus and Ninebark Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Ninebark are as follows:
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ninebark
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ninebark pruning is done 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 Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.