Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Central America, Mexico
Types
-
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
Mousemelon
In German
rohrglanzgras
Maus Melone
In French
roseau
Mousemelon
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Mousemelon
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
melão rato
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
mysz melona
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cucurbitales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Ribbon Grass and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Mouse Melon
Care of Ribbon Grass and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Ribbon Grass 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.