Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Southern Asia, India
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
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
Birds
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Mousemelon
दालचीनी
In German
Maus Melone
Zimt
In French
Mousemelon
Cannelle
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Canela
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
melão rato
Canela
In Polish
mysz melona
Cynamon
In Latin
mouse melon
cinnamomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Laurales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Cinnamon
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Cinnamon Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Cinnamon are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Mouse Melon and Cinnamon
Care of Mouse Melon and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.