Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Japan
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
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, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
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
Needs less watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In German
Wassermelone
sasanqua
In French
Pastèque
sasanqua
In Spanish
sandía
sasanqua
In Greek
καρπούζι
sasanqua
In Portuguese
melancia
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Theales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Watermelon and Sasanqua
Season and care of Watermelon and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermelon and Sasanqua Physical Information
Watermelon and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Sasanqua are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Watermelon and Sasanqua
Care of Watermelon and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.