Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Central America, Mexico
Types
Malus domestica
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, 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
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Granny Smith'
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Apple, Granny Smith Apple, Green Cooking Apple, Green Eating Apple
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Granny Smith
Mousemelon
In German
Granny Smith
Maus Melone
In French
Granny Smith
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Granny Smith
Mousemelon
In Greek
Granny Smith
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Maçã-verde
melão rato
In Polish
Jabłoń domowa 'Granny Smith'
mysz melona
In Latin
Granny Smith
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Granny Smith Apple and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Granny Smith Apple and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Granny Smith Apple and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Granny Smith Apple season is Spring and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Granny Smith Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Granny Smith Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Granny Smith Apple and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Granny Smith Apple and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Granny Smith Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Granny Smith Apple and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Granny Smith Apple flower color: White
Granny Smith Apple leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Granny Smith Apple and Mouse Melon
Care of Granny Smith Apple and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Granny Smith Apple 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 Granny Smith Apple 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.