Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Orange, Yellow
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Marigold
In German
Bittermelone
Ringelblume
In French
Momordica charantia
Souci
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Caléndula
In Greek
Not Available
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Momordica
Malmequer
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Nogietek
In Latin
Not Available
Caltha
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Marigold
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Bitter Gourd and Marigold Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Marigold are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Marigold
Care of Bitter Gourd and Marigold 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 Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
