Origin
America
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 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
Bushy, Evergreen
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Zucchini
Wassermelone
In French
Courgette
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
calabacín
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
κολοκύθι
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Kabaczek
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
zucchini
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Citrullus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Not Available, Solanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zucchini and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Zucchini and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is Not Available and Citrullus Lanatus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Zucchini and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Zucchini and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Zucchini and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Zucchini and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.