Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Anacahuita
In German
Maus Melone
Anacahuita
In French
Mousemelon
anacahuita
In Spanish
Mousemelon
anacahuita
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
melão rato
Anacahuita
In Polish
mysz melona
Anacahuita
In Latin
mouse melon
Anacahuita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Boraginales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Anacahuita
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Anacahuita season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mouse Melon and Anacahuita Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Anacahuita are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Anacahuita
Care of Mouse Melon and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.