Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
China, Japan
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
shade of upland trees
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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Red
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
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Perfumes
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
winter daphne
In Hindi
तरबूज़
winter daphne
In German
Wassermelone
Daphne odora
In French
Pastèque
Daphne odora
In Spanish
sandía
Daphne odora
In Greek
καρπούζι
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
melancia
Daphne odora
In Polish
arbuz
Daphne odora
In Latin
PEPO
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Watermelon and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Watermelon and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Winter Daphne season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Watermelon and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Watermelon and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Watermelon and Winter Daphne
Care of Watermelon and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.