Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, Mexico
Types
Annual
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
African Marigold
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
Mousemelon
In German
Studentenblume
Maus Melone
In French
Marigold africaine
Mousemelon
In Spanish
caléndula africana
Mousemelon
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
marigold africano
melão rato
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
mysz melona
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
mouse melon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tageteae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of African Marigold and Mouse Melon
Season and care of African Marigold and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
African Marigold and Mouse Melon Physical Information
African Marigold and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Mouse Melon are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of African Marigold and Mouse Melon
Care of African Marigold and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.