Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-10
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
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Marijuana
In German
Bittermelone
Marihuana
In French
Momordica charantia
Marijuana
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Marijuana
In Greek
Not Available
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Momordica
Maconha
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Marihuana
In Latin
Not Available
Marijuana
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Marijuana
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and Marijuana Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Marijuana are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Marijuana
Care of Bitter Gourd and Marijuana 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 Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.