Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin, North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very 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
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Not Available
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Summer Squash
In Hindi
करेला
summer squash
In German
Bittermelone
Sommerkürbis
In French
Momordica charantia
courges d'été
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Not Available
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
Momordica
abobrinha
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
latem squash
In Latin
Not Available
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Momordica
Cucurbita
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Summer Squash
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and Summer Squash Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Summer Squash are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Summer Squash
Care of Bitter Gourd and Summer Squash 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 Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.