Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Central America, Mexico
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Light Blue
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
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
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
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
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
White Star creeper
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
Mousemelon
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Maus Melone
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Mousemelon
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
melão rato
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
mysz melona
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
mouse melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Mouse Melon
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Mouse Melon Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Mouse Melon are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Mouse Melon
Care of White Star Creeper and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.