Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
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Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
करेला
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Bittermelone
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Momordica charantia
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
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Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Momordica
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
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Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Black Raspberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Black Raspberry
Care of Bitter Gourd and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.