Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-4
Sunset Zone
not provided
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
Not Available
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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 Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Petunia
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Petunia
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Petunie
Wassermelone
In French
Pétunia
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Petunia
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
πετούνια
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Petunia
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Petunia
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Petunia and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Petunia and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Petunia and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Petunia and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Petunia and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Petunia 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.