Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Artemisia
In German
Wassermelone
Artemisia
In French
Pastèque
Artemisia
In Spanish
sandía
Artemisia
In Greek
καρπούζι
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
melancia
Artemisia
In Polish
arbuz
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Citrullus
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Watermelon and Artemisia
Season and care of Watermelon and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermelon and Artemisia Physical Information
Watermelon and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Artemisia are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Watermelon and Artemisia
Care of Watermelon and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.