Watermelon

Candelabra Primrose

About Watermelon and Candelabra Primrose

Watermelon

Candelabra Primrose

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Perennial

Origin

Africa, Southern Africa

Types

Cathay Belle Diana Gold Baby Gold Flower Golden Midget Golden Sunrise

Number of Varieties

1200-

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Damp forests, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99993-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-4

8-1

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

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange

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

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, 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

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Dry root rot, Leaf spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'

Primula beesiana

Common Name

Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon

Candelabra Primrose, Primrose

In Hindi

तरबूज़

candelabra primrose

In German

Wassermelone

Kerzenleuchter Primel

In French

Pastèque

candélabre primevère

In Spanish

sandía

Primula beesiana

In Greek

καρπούζι

μανουάλια primrose

In Portuguese

melancia

prímula candelabros

In Polish

arbuz

kandelabry pierwiosnka

In Latin

PEPO

candelabra Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Myrtales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Citrullus

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

1000145

1 27800

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Properties of Watermelon and Candelabra Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Watermelon and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Watermelon and Candelabra Primrose. Watermelon doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Watermelon does not have fragrant flowers. Watermelon has allergic reactions like and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Watermelon and Candelabra Primrose

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

Watermelon and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

Watermelon and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:

Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Watermelon and Candelabra Primrose

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