Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Moths
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Slows blood clotting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Catawba अंगूर
In German
Maus Melone
Catawba Traube
In French
Mousemelon
Catawba raisin
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Catawba uva
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Catawba Σταφύλι
In Portuguese
melão rato
Catawba Grape
In Polish
mysz melona
Catawba winogron
In Latin
mouse melon
Uva Catawba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Vitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Vitoideae
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Catawba Grape
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Catawba Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Catawba Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Catawba Grape season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mouse Melon and Catawba Grape Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Catawba Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Catawba Grape are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Catawba Grape flower color: White
- Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Catawba Grape
Care of Mouse Melon and Catawba Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Catawba Grape 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 Catawba Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.