Skip to Content Skip to Navigation

Cucamelon Mouse Melon Melothria scabra

Be The First To Rate This

Cucamelon - Mouse Melon - Melothria scabra

Exposure

Sun

Flower Season

Summer

Mature Size

Height: 4' - 7'

Spread: 4' - 7'1"

Height: 1.2m - 2.1m

Spread: 1.2m - 2.2m

Proven Selections

48 - 84 Inches
12 - 16 Inches
48 - 85 Inches
1.2m - 2.1m
30cm - 41cm
1.2m - 2.2m

Features

This unique variety features vigorous vining plants loaded with 1-in. (3-cm) miniature watermelon-like fruits that are sweet and almost salty.

Characteristics

Plant Type:
Annual

Height Category:
Tall

Garden Height:
48 - 84 Inches 1.2m - 2.1m

Spacing:
12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cm

Spread:
48 - 85 Inches 1.2m - 2.2m

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Shade:
Green

Habit:
Climbing

Container Role:
Spiller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Bloom Time:
Summer

Hardiness Zones:
8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

Water Category:
Average

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Landscape

Uses:
Specimen or Focal Point

Maintenance Notes:

Requires medium watering

Back to Top