Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Japan
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In German
Bittermelone
sasanqua
In French
Momordica charantia
sasanqua
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Momordica
Sasankya
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Sasankya
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Theaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Sasanqua
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and Sasanqua Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Sasanqua are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Sasanqua
Care of Bitter Gourd and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.