Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Ragged Robin
In German
Maus Melone
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Mousemelon
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Mousemelon
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
melão rato
Ragged Robin
In Polish
mysz melona
Ragged Robin
In Latin
mouse melon
Robin ragged
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mouse Melon and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Ragged Robin
Care of Mouse Melon and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.