Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, 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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
तरबूज़
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Wassermelone
Octopus tree
In French
Pastèque
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
sandía
árbol pulpo
In Greek
καρπούζι
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
melancia
Octopus árvore
In Polish
arbuz
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
PEPO
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Watermelon and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Watermelon and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Watermelon and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Watermelon and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Watermelon and Octopus Tree
Care of Watermelon and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.