Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, 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
Clay, 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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In German
Wassermelone
Tabebuia
In French
Pastèque
Tabebuia
In Spanish
sandía
Tabebuia
In Greek
καρπούζι
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
melancia
Tabebuia
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Watermelon and Tabebuia
Season and care of Watermelon and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Tabebuia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Watermelon and Tabebuia Physical Information
Watermelon and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Tabebuia are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Watermelon and Tabebuia
Care of Watermelon and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.