Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-7
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
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
करेला
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Bittermelone
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Momordica charantia
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
-
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Momordica
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
-
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Momordica
Juniperus
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bitter Gourd and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Bitter Gourd and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.