Life Span
Annual
Perennial
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, Southwestern United States, Canada
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample 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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
करेला
Eastern Redbud
In German
Bittermelone
OstRedbud
In French
Momordica charantia
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
-
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Momordica
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bitter Gourd and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Bitter Gourd and Eastern Redbud
Care of Bitter Gourd and Eastern Redbud 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 Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.