Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States
Central America, Mexico
Types
Baccharis sarothroides
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
desert broom
Mousemelon
In German
Wüste Besen
Maus Melone
In French
desert broom
Mousemelon
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Mousemelon
In Greek
desert broom
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
melão rato
In Polish
desert broom
mysz melona
In Latin
desert broom
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Desert Broom and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Desert Broom and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and Mouse Melon
Care of Desert Broom and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Desert Broom 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.