Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Caribbean
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Brown
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 Shape
Lobed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Wassermelone
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Pastèque
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
sandía
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
καρπούζι
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
melancia
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
arbuz
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
PEPO
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Watermelon and Jacaranda
Season and care of Watermelon and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Watermelon and Jacaranda Physical Information
Watermelon and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Jacaranda are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Watermelon and Jacaranda
Care of Watermelon and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.