Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
करेला
Broomsedge grass
In German
Bittermelone
broomsedge Gras
In French
Momordica charantia
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Not Available
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Momordica
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Not Available
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Momordica
Andropogon
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Broomsedge
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bitter Gourd and Broomsedge Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Broomsedge are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Broomsedge
Care of Bitter Gourd and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.