How to grow and care for Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai, Egusi melon, Bitter wooly melon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 4 days
water
How to water Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai
How often should I water?
check Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Every 4 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Signs that it really needs water
Leaf drooping, wilting, wrinkled
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Cucurbitales, Family: Cucurbitaceae, Genus: Citrullus, Species: Citrullus lanatus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus | Citrullus |
| Species | Citrullus lanatus |
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