Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Artichoke
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In German
Artischocke
Bittermelone
In French
Artichaut
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Momordica charantia
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Not Available
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Momordica
In Polish
Karczoch
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
cactus
Not Available
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Artichoke and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Bitter Gourd season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Artichoke and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Artichoke and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Bitter Gourd
Care of Artichoke and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering 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 Artichoke 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.