Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, Mexico
Types
Not available
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-8
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Artemisia
Mousemelon
In German
Artemisia
Maus Melone
In French
Artemisia
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Artemisia
Mousemelon
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Artemisia
melão rato
In Polish
Artemisia
mysz melona
In Latin
Artemisia
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artemisia and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Artemisia and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Artemisia and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Artemisia and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Artemisia and Mouse Melon
Care of Artemisia and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Artemisia 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.