Watermelon

Broomsedge

About Watermelon and Broomsedge

Watermelon

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Grass

Origin

Africa, Southern Africa

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Cathay Belle Diana Gold Baby Gold Flower Golden Midget Golden Sunrise

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

1200-

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-4

9 - 1

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

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients, Vitamin C

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

तरबूज़

Broomsedge grass

In German

Wassermelone

broomsedge Gras

In French

Pastèque

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

sandía

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

καρπούζι

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

melancia

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

arbuz

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

PEPO

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Cyperales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Citrullus

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

10001

1 27800

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Properties of Watermelon and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Watermelon and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Watermelon and Broomsedge. Watermelon doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Watermelon does not have fragrant flowers. Watermelon has allergic reactions like and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Watermelon and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Watermelon and Broomsedge

Season and care of Watermelon and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Watermelon and Broomsedge Physical Information

Watermelon and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Broomsedge are as follows:

Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Watermelon and Broomsedge

Care of Watermelon and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.