Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
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Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
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
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Nitrogen
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, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In German
Bittermelone
Flaschenbaum
In French
Momordica charantia
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
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Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Momordica
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Butelka Drzewo
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Momordica
brachychiton
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Bitter Gourd and Bottle Tree
Care of Bitter Gourd and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.