Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
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, 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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Red
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
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Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In German
Bittermelone
Himbeere
In French
Momordica charantia
Framboise
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Frambuesa
In Portuguese
Momordica
Framboesa
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Malina
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Raspberry
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Raspberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and Raspberry Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Raspberry are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Raspberry flower color: White
- Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Raspberry
Care of Bitter Gourd and Raspberry 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 Raspberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.