Origin
Central America, Mexico
China, Japan
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
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Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Japanese Cedar
In German
Maus Melone
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Mousemelon
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Mousemelon
cedro japonés
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
melão rato
Cedar japonês
In Polish
mysz melona
japoński cedr
In Latin
mouse melon
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Pinales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Cedar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Cedar flower color:
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Japanese Cedar
Care of Mouse Melon and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.