Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Wassermelone
Wassermelone
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Pastèque
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
sandía
In Greek
καρπούζι
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
melancia
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
arbuz
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
PEPO
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Citrullus
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 Watermelon
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Watermelon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Watermelon Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Watermelon are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Watermelon
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.