Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
5-9
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
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Dark Blue, orange brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
Rosa Gallica
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Gallica Rose
In German
Maus Melone
Gallica Rose
In French
Mousemelon
Gallica Rose
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Gallica Rose
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Gallica Rose
In Portuguese
melão rato
Gallica Rose
In Polish
mysz melona
Gallica Rose
In Latin
mouse melon
Gallica Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Gallic Rose
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Gallic Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Gallic Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Gallic Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Gallic Rose Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Gallic Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Gallic Rose are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
- Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Gallic Rose
Care of Mouse Melon and Gallic Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Gallic Rose 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 Gallic Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.