Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
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, 7, 8, 9, 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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Light Yellow, Yellow 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
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Limequat
In German
Wassermelone
Limequat
In French
Pastèque
Limequat
In Spanish
sandía
Limequat
In Greek
καρπούζι
Limequat
In Portuguese
melancia
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Watermelon and Limequat
Season and care of Watermelon and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermelon and Limequat Physical Information
Watermelon and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Limequat are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Watermelon and Limequat
Care of Watermelon and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.