Origin
Central America, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
-9999
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
A1, A2, 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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
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 or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CORIANDRUM sativum
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
Mousemelon
धनिया
In German
Maus Melone
Koriander
In French
Mousemelon
Coriandre
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Cilantro
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
melão rato
Coentro
In Polish
mysz melona
Kolendra
In Latin
mouse melon
coriandrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Melothrieae
Coriandreae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Coriander
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Coriander is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Coriander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Coriander season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Coriander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Coriander is Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Coriander Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Coriander physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Coriander are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
- Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Coriander
Care of Mouse Melon and Coriander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.