Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Making Perfumes, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Rosa arkansana
In German
Wassermelone
Rosa arkansana
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
καρπούζι
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Prairie Wild Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead 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 Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.