Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Lagenaria siceraria
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Red spider mite, Striped cucumber beetles
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lagenaria siceraria
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
लौकी
Tabernaemontana
In German
Flaschenkürbis
Tabernaemontana
In French
Lagenaria siceraria
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Lagenaria siceraria
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Τσότρα
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Cabaça
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Tykwa pospolita
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
utrem cucurbita
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Coccinia
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Bottle Gourd and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Bottle Gourd and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Gourd and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Gourd is Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Gourd and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Bottle Gourd and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Gourd and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bottle Gourd and Crape Jasmine
Care of Bottle Gourd and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bottle Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.