Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Japan
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
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Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Black, Brown
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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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Mousemelon
sasanqua
In German
Maus Melone
sasanqua
In French
Mousemelon
sasanqua
In Spanish
Mousemelon
sasanqua
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
sasanqua
In Portuguese
melão rato
Sasankya
In Polish
mysz melona
Sasankya
In Latin
mouse melon
Sasankya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Theales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Sasanqua
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Sasanqua Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Sasanqua are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Sasanqua
Care of Mouse Melon and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.