Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Australia
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
तरबूज़
बोतल ट्री
In German
Wassermelone
Flaschenbaum
In French
Pastèque
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
sandía
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
καρπούζι
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
melancia
Bottle Tree
In Polish
arbuz
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
PEPO
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Citrullus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Watermelon and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Watermelon and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermelon and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Watermelon and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Watermelon and Bottle Tree
Care of Watermelon and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.