Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, 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
White, Green
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
करेला
In German
Aaron Caladium
Bittermelone
In French
Aaron Caladium
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Momordica charantia
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Not Available
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Momordica
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Not Available
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Violales
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bitter Gourd
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.