Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-7
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
A2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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 control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Greek Juniper
In German
Bittermelone
Wacholder
In French
Momordica charantia
Genévrier
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Juniperus
In Portuguese
Momordica
Jałowiec
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Juniperus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Momordica
Juniperus
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Juniper
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bitter Gourd and Juniper Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Juniper are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Juniper
Care of Bitter Gourd and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.