Origin
Central America, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
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Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
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Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
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Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Mousemelon
henbit deadnettle
In German
Maus Melone
henbit deadnettle
In French
Mousemelon
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Mousemelon
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
melão rato
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
mysz melona
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
mouse melon
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Henbit Deadnettle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mouse Melon and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Mouse Melon and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.