Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
1-6
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
A1, A2, 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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Pumpkin
In Hindi
Mousemelon
कद्दू
In German
Maus Melone
Kürbis
In French
Mousemelon
Citrouille
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Calabaza
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
melão rato
Abóbora
In Polish
mysz melona
Dynia
In Latin
mouse melon
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Violales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Melothrieae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Pumpkin
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Pumpkin Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Pumpkin are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Pumpkin
Care of Mouse Melon and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.