Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
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
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Esperanza
In German
Wassermelone
Esperanza
In French
Pastèque
Esperanza
In Spanish
sandía
Esperanza
In Greek
καρπούζι
Esperanza
In Portuguese
melancia
Esperanza
In Polish
arbuz
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Watermelon and Esperanza
Season and care of Watermelon and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Watermelon and Esperanza Physical Information
Watermelon and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Esperanza are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Watermelon and Esperanza
Care of Watermelon and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.