Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
it is a type of oleander
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
9-15
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 watering once a week, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
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Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
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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
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
THEVETIA peruviana
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
In Hindi
Mousemelon
पीला कनेर
In German
Maus Melone
Gelbe Oleander
In French
Mousemelon
Oleander Jaune
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Oleander amarillo
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
melão rato
Oleander amarelo
In Polish
mysz melona
żółta Oleander
In Latin
mouse melon
Yellow haurit Cleander
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Yellow Oleander
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Yellow Oleander season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mouse Melon and Yellow Oleander Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Yellow Oleander are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
- Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Yellow Oleander
Care of Mouse Melon and Yellow Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.