Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Central America, Mexico
Types
-
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-8
Sunset Zone
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Mousemelon
In German
Wassermelone
Maus Melone
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Mousemelon
In Greek
καρπούζι
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
melão rato
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
mysz melona
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
mouse melon
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Mouse Melon
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Citrullus Lanatus 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.