Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Eastern Africa
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
11-12
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, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Purple, Violet
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Mousemelon
persian violet
In German
Maus Melone
persian violet
In French
Mousemelon
persian violet
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Violeta persa
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
melão rato
Violeta persa
In Polish
mysz melona
Persian Violet
In Latin
mouse melon
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Melothrieae
Exaceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Persian Violet
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Persian Violet Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Persian Violet are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Persian Violet
Care of Mouse Melon and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.