Pecan

Mouse Melon

About Pecan and Mouse Melon

Pecan

Mouse Melon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Central America, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Slicing, Pickling and burpless

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Floodplains, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-97-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Prune after flowering, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Compost, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Cold climate

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

MELOTHRIA scabra

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Mousemelon

In German

Pekannuss

Maus Melone

In French

Pacanier

Mousemelon

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Mousemelon

In Greek

Pecan

πεπόνι ποντίκι

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

melão rato

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

mysz melona

In Latin

Pecan

mouse melon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Cucurbitales

Family

Juglandaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Cucumis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Melothrieae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

1950

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Mouse Melon

Wondering what are the properties of Pecan and Mouse Melon? We provide you with everything About Pecan and Mouse Melon. Pecan doesn't have thorns and Mouse Melon doesn't have thorns. Also Pecan does not have fragrant flowers. Pecan has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses and Mouse Melon has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pecan and Mouse Melon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pecan and Mouse Melon

Season and care of Pecan and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.

Pecan and Mouse Melon Physical Information

Pecan and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Mouse Melon are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green

Care of Pecan and Mouse Melon

Care of Pecan and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.