Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
California, Mexico
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
7-9
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
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Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Mousemelon
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Maus Melone
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Mousemelon
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Mousemelon
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
melão rato
Monterey Pine
In Polish
mysz melona
Monterey Pine
In Latin
mouse melon
Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Pinales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mouse Melon and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Monterey Pine
Care of Mouse Melon and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.