Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Japan
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
winter daphne
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
winter daphne
तरबूज़
In German
Daphne odora
Wassermelone
In French
Daphne odora
Pastèque
In Spanish
Daphne odora
sandía
In Greek
Daphne odora
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
melancia
In Polish
Daphne odora
arbuz
In Latin
Daphne odora
PEPO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Watermelon
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Watermelon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Watermelon Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Watermelon are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Winter Daphne and Watermelon
Care of Winter Daphne and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.