Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
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, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
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, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, 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
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Mousemelon
संतरा
In German
Maus Melone
Mandarine
In French
Mousemelon
mandarine
In Spanish
Mousemelon
mandarina
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
melão rato
tangerina
In Polish
mysz melona
mandarynka
In Latin
mouse melon
Tangerine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Tangerine
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Tangerine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Tangerine Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Tangerine are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Tangerine
Care of Mouse Melon and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.