Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
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Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
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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
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Viola
In German
Bittermelone
Viola
In French
Momordica charantia
Alto
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Viola
In Portuguese
Momordica
Viola
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Altówka
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Violaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Violoideae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Viola
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Viola season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bitter Gourd and Viola Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Viola are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Viola
Care of Bitter Gourd and Viola 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 Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.