Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
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, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Pink Pineapple
In German
Maus Melone
Pink Pineapple
In French
Mousemelon
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
melão rato
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
mysz melona
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
mouse melon
Pink Pineapple
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Pink Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Pink Pineapple
Care of Mouse Melon and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.