Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Morocco
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-10
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
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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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Balanced 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
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In German
Wassermelone
Toadflax
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Toadflax
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Toadflax
In Greek
καρπούζι
Toadflax
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Linária
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Toadflax
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Toadflax
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Benincaseae
Antirrhineae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Toadflax
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Toadflax season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and Toadflax Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Toadflax are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Toadflax
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Toadflax 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 Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.