Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-14
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Allamanda
In German
Wassermelone
Allamanda
In French
Pastèque
Allamanda
In Spanish
sandía
Allamanda
In Greek
καρπούζι
Allamanda
In Portuguese
melancia
Allamanda
In Polish
arbuz
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Watermelon and Allamanda
Season and care of Watermelon and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Allamanda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Watermelon and Allamanda Physical Information
Watermelon and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Allamanda are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Watermelon and Allamanda
Care of Watermelon and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.