Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
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Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
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 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, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Ranunculus
In German
Wassermelone
Ranunkel
In French
Pastèque
Ranunculus
In Spanish
sandía
ranúnculo
In Greek
καρπούζι
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
melancia
Ranogkylos
In Polish
arbuz
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Ranunculales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Watermelon and Ranunculus
Season and care of Watermelon and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Ranunculus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermelon and Ranunculus Physical Information
Watermelon and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Ranunculus are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Watermelon and Ranunculus
Care of Watermelon and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.