Watermelon

Hornbeam

About Watermelon and Hornbeam

Watermelon

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Africa, Southern Africa

Europe, Turkey

Types

Cathay Belle Diana Gold Baby Gold Flower Golden Midget Golden Sunrise

Number of Varieties

120030

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99992-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-4

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients, Vitamin C

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

तरबूज़

हानबीन

In German

Wassermelone

Hainbuche

In French

Pastèque

charme

In Spanish

sandía

carpe

In Greek

καρπούζι

γαύρος

In Portuguese

melancia

choupo-branco

In Polish

arbuz

grab

In Latin

PEPO

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Fagales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Citrullus

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Number of Species

100038

1 27800

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Properties of Watermelon and Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Watermelon and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Watermelon and Hornbeam. Watermelon doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Watermelon does not have fragrant flowers. Watermelon has allergic reactions like and Hornbeam has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Watermelon and Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Watermelon and Hornbeam

Season and care of Watermelon and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

Watermelon and Hornbeam Physical Information

Watermelon and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Hornbeam are as follows:

Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Watermelon and Hornbeam

Care of Watermelon and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.