Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Central America, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'Granex'
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Garden Onion, Yellow Onion
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Mousemelon
In German
Hortensie
Maus Melone
In French
Hortensia
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Hortensia
Mousemelon
In Greek
υδραγεία
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
melão rato
In Polish
Hortensja
mysz melona
In Latin
Hibiscus
mouse melon
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon
Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon? We provide you with everything About Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon. Yellow Onion doesn't have thorns and Mouse Melon doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Onion does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Onion has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Mouse Melon has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Onion season is Summer and Mouse Melon season is Summer. The type of soil for Yellow Onion is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Onion is Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Onion height is 10.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Yellow Onion flower color: Purple and Black
Yellow Onion leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Yellow green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon
Care of Yellow Onion and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Onion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Yellow Onion needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.