Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Africa
Africa, Southern Africa
Habitat
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
-
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Euryops pectinatus
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Euryops
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Euryops
Wassermelone
In French
Euryops
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Euryops
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Euryops
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Euryops
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Euryops
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Euryops
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Euryops and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Euryops and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Euryops and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Euryops is Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Euryops and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Euryops and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Euryops and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Euryops and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Euryops and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Euryops 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.