Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Africa, Asia
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
White, Purple, Plum, 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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Wassermelone
Aubergine
In French
Pastèque
Aubergine
In Spanish
sandía
Berenjena
In Greek
καρπούζι
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
melancia
Berinjela
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Watermelon and Eggplant
Season and care of Watermelon and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Watermelon and Eggplant Physical Information
Watermelon and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Eggplant are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Watermelon and Eggplant
Care of Watermelon and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.