Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
  
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
21,22
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
  
Yellow green
  
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
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Palmate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Sandy
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
  
Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
  
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
  
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
  
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
  
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
  
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
  
Buxus sempervirens
  
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
  
English boxwood
  
In Hindi
करेला
  
European boxwood
  
In German
Bittermelone
  
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
  
In French
Momordica charantia
  
Buis commun
  
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
  
boj común
  
In Greek
Not Available
  
European boxwood
  
In Portuguese
Momordica
  
Buxo
  
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
  
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
  
In Latin
Not Available
  
European boxwood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Violales
  
Buxales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Buxaceae
  
Genus
Momordica
  
Buxus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and English Boxwood
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and English Boxwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and English Boxwood Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and English Boxwood are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and English Boxwood
Care of Bitter Gourd and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.