Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Australia
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
strawflower
तरबूज़
In German
Strohblume
Wassermelone
In French
strawflower
Pastèque
In Spanish
strawflower
sandía
In Greek
strawflower
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
strawflower
melancia
In Polish
strawflower
arbuz
In Latin
strawflower
PEPO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Strawflower and Watermelon
Season and care of Strawflower and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Watermelon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Strawflower and Watermelon Physical Information
Strawflower and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Watermelon are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Strawflower and Watermelon
Care of Strawflower and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.