Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
gardens
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray 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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
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 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
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Rash
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Rosa henryi
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Rosa henryi
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Rosa henryi
In German
Wassermelone
Rosa henryi
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Rosa henryi
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Rosa henryi
In Greek
καρπούζι
Rosa henryi
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Rosa henryi
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Rosa henryi
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Rosa henryi
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Rosa Henryi
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Rosa Henryi is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Rosa Henryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Rosa Henryi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Rosa Henryi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Rosa Henryi is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Rosa Henryi Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Rosa Henryi physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Rosa Henryi height is 100.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Rosa Henryi are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Rosa Henryi flower color: White
- Rosa Henryi leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Rosa Henryi
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Rosa Henryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Rosa Henryi 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 Rosa Henryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.