Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico
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Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
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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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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 in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
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Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, 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
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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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Mousemelon
Zonal Geranium
In German
Maus Melone
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Mousemelon
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
melão rato
zonal Geranium
In Polish
mysz melona
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
mouse melon
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Geraniales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Mouse Melon and Zonal Geranium
Care of Mouse Melon and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.