Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Maus Melone
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Mousemelon
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Mousemelon
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
melão rato
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
mysz melona
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
mouse melon
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Arboricola
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Arboricola season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mouse Melon and Arboricola Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Arboricola are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Arboricola
Care of Mouse Melon and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.