Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
Caribbean
Central America, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Green
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
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Mousemelon
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Maus Melone
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Mousemelon
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
melão rato
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
mysz melona
In Latin
Hedysarum
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Mouse Melon
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.