Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Cold Regions, Warmer regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
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, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Jubilee'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Jubilee Watermelon, Watermelon
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
तरबूज
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Jubilee Wassermelone
Octopus tree
In French
Jubilé Watermelon
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Jubileo de la sandía
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Jubilee Καρπούζι
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jubileu da melancia
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Jubileusz Watermelon
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Iubilaeum PEPO
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jubilee Watermelon and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Jubilee Watermelon and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jubilee Watermelon and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jubilee Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jubilee Watermelon is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jubilee Watermelon is Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jubilee Watermelon and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Jubilee Watermelon and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jubilee Watermelon height is 15.20 cm and width 371.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jubilee Watermelon and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Jubilee Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Jubilee Watermelon leaf color:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jubilee Watermelon and Octopus Tree
Care of Jubilee Watermelon and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jubilee Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jubilee Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.