Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
winter daphne
In Hindi
तरबूज़
winter daphne
In German
Wassermelone
Daphne odora
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Daphne odora
In Greek
καρπούζι
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Daphne odora
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Daphne odora
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Daphne odora
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Winter Daphne season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Winter Daphne
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.