Origin
Southern Asia
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Food Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Spinach
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Spinat
Wassermelone
In French
Épinards
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Espinacas
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Σπανάκι
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Szpinak
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Spinach
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anserineae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spinach and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Spinach and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is Not Available and Citrullus Lanatus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Spinach and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Spinach and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Spinach and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Spinach and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spinach 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.