Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Clivia
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Clivia
Wassermelone
In French
Clivia
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Clivia
Citrullus lanatus
In Portuguese
Clivia
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Clivia
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Clivia
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Clivia and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Clivia and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Clivia and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Clivia and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Clivia and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Clivia and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.