Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs more water during establishment, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
Mousemelon
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Maus Melone
kriechend Phlox
In French
Mousemelon
phlox rampant
In Spanish
Mousemelon
rastrero phlox
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
melão rato
rastejar phlox
In Polish
mysz melona
pełzanie floks
In Latin
mouse melon
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Creeping Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Creeping Phlox
Care of Mouse Melon and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.