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, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Cercis
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Eastern Redbud
In German
Maus Melone
OstRedbud
In French
Mousemelon
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
melão rato
Redbud oriental
In Polish
mysz melona
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
mouse melon
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Melothrieae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mouse Melon and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Mouse Melon and Eastern Redbud
Care of Mouse Melon and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.