Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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 Availble
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Common myrtle
In German
Wassermelone
Myrte
In French
Pastèque
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
sandía
Myrtus communis
In Greek
καρπούζι
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
melancia
murta comum
In Polish
arbuz
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
PEPO
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Watermelon and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Watermelon and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermelon and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Watermelon and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Watermelon and Common Myrtle
Care of Watermelon and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.