Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-10
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
करेला
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Bittermelone
Crapemyrtle
In French
Momordica charantia
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Momordica
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Momordica
Lagerstroemia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Bitter Gourd and Crapemyrtle
Care of Bitter Gourd and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.