Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils
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
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
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Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Wassermelone
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Pastèque
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
sandía
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
καρπούζι
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
melancia
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
arbuz
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
PEPO
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Watermelon and Guzmania
Season and care of Watermelon and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Watermelon and Guzmania Physical Information
Watermelon and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Guzmania are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Watermelon and Guzmania
Care of Watermelon and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.