Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Shape and thin as needed
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
करेला
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Bittermelone
indische Malve
In French
Momordica charantia
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
malva india
In Greek
Not Available
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Momordica
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Not Available
vitifolium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bitter Gourd and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Indian Mallow
Care of Bitter Gourd and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.