Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Central America, Mexico
Types
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Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
gardens
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, From Rhizomes, Grafting
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Rash
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Rosa kordesii
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Max Graf Rose, Weisse Max Graf Rose
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Max Graf Rose
Mousemelon
In German
Max Graf Rose
Maus Melone
In French
Max Graf Rose
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Max Graf Rose
Mousemelon
In Greek
Max Graf Rose
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Max Graf Rose
melão rato
In Polish
Max Graf Rose
mysz melona
In Latin
Max Graf Rose
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Max Graf Rose and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Max Graf Rose and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Max Graf Rose and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Max Graf Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Max Graf Rose is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Max Graf Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Max Graf Rose and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Max Graf Rose and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Max Graf Rose height is 70.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Max Graf Rose and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Max Graf Rose flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Max Graf Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Max Graf Rose and Mouse Melon
Care of Max Graf Rose and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Max Graf Rose 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 Max Graf Rose 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.