Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Black
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In German
Wassermelone
Inkberry
In French
Pastèque
Inkberry
In Spanish
sandía
Inkberry
In Greek
καρπούζι
Inkberry
In Portuguese
melancia
Inkberry
Order
Cucurbitales
Aquifoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Watermelon and Inkberry
Season and care of Watermelon and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Inkberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermelon and Inkberry Physical Information
Watermelon and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Inkberry are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Watermelon and Inkberry
Care of Watermelon and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.