Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Central America, Mexico
Types
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Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
7-8
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
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
Green, Tan
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Marijuana
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
Mousemelon
In German
Marihuana
Maus Melone
In French
Marijuana
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Marijuana
Mousemelon
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Maconha
melão rato
In Polish
Marihuana
mysz melona
In Latin
Marijuana
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cannabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Marijuana and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Marijuana and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Marijuana and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Marijuana and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Marijuana and Mouse Melon
Care of Marijuana and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Marijuana 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.