Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-10
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
करेला
Matilija Poppy
In German
Bittermelone
Matilija Poppy
In French
Momordica charantia
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Not Available
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Momordica
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Not Available
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Papaverales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bitter Gourd and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Matilija Poppy
Care of Bitter Gourd and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.