Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
-
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
herbaceous annuals
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Pelargonium
तरबूज़
In German
Pelargonium
Wassermelone
In French
pélargonium
Pastèque
In Spanish
pelargonium
sandía
In Greek
Pelargonium
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
pelargônio
melancia
In Polish
pelargonia
arbuz
In Latin
Pelargonium
PEPO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cucurbitales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Watermelon
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Watermelon Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Watermelon are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Scented Geranium and Watermelon
Care of Scented Geranium and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.