Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Trumpet
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Mousemelon
तुरही ट्री
In German
Maus Melone
Trompete Baum
In French
Mousemelon
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
melão rato
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
mysz melona
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
mouse melon
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Trumpet Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Trumpet Tree
Care of Mouse Melon and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.