Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
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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
Flower Color
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Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
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Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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 Drainage Capacity
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Well drained
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
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
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Single
Attracts
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Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermititis
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In German
Aechmea
Bittermelone
In French
Aechmea
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Aechmea
Momordica charantia
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Momordica
In Polish
Aechmea
Przepękla ogórkowata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Aechmea and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Aechmea and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Aechmea and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Aechmea and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Bitter Gourd
Care of Aechmea and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aechmea 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.