Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste 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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Tan
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Wassermelone
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Citrullus lanatus
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Primula elatior
In Greek
καρπούζι
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Oxlip
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Oxlip
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Oxlip
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Citrullus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Oxlip
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and Oxlip Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Oxlip are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Oxlip
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.