Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
तरबूज़
बौना कैटेल
In German
Wassermelone
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Pastèque
Cattail nain
In Spanish
sandía
Espadaña enano
In Greek
καρπούζι
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
melancia
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
arbuz
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
PEPO
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Watermelon and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Watermelon and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermelon and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Watermelon and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Watermelon and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Watermelon and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.