Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Mexico
China
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
7-99
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
Mousemelon
चाय ओलिव
In German
Maus Melone
Tea Olive
In French
Mousemelon
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Mousemelon
té verde oliva
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
melão rato
Tea Olive
In Polish
mysz melona
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
mouse melon
Tea Olive
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Tea Olive
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Tea Olive season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mouse Melon and Tea Olive Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Tea Olive are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Tea Olive
Care of Mouse Melon and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.