Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 4
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, 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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
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Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Bluewings
In German
Maus Melone
Bluewings
In French
Mousemelon
Bluewings
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Bluewings
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Bluewings
In Portuguese
melão rato
Bluewings
In Polish
mysz melona
Bluewings
In Latin
mouse melon
Bluewings
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Bluewings
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Bluewings Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Bluewings are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Bluewings
Care of Mouse Melon and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.