Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
North America
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
तरबूज़
In German
fall phlox
Wassermelone
In French
Fall Phlox
Pastèque
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
sandía
In Greek
Fall Phlox
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
melancia
In Polish
Fall Phlox
arbuz
In Latin
Phlox cadent
PEPO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Watermelon
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Watermelon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Watermelon Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Watermelon are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Fall Phlox and Watermelon
Care of Fall Phlox and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fall Phlox 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.