Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
North Africa
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-4
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
तरबूज़
In German
Saharan myrtle
Wassermelone
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Pastèque
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
sandía
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
melancia
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
arbuz
In Latin
myrto Saharan
PEPO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Watermelon
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Watermelon season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Watermelon Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Watermelon are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Watermelon
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.