Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Lagenaria siceraria
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-7
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
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Blue Violet, Purple
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Lagenaria siceraria
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
Greek Juniper
In German
Flaschenkürbis
Wacholder
In French
Lagenaria siceraria
Genévrier
In Spanish
Lagenaria siceraria
Juniperus
In Greek
Τσότρα
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Cabaça
Jałowiec
In Polish
Tykwa pospolita
Juniperus
In Latin
utrem cucurbita
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Pinales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Gourd and Juniper
Season and care of Bottle Gourd and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Gourd and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Gourd is Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Gourd and Juniper Physical Information
Bottle Gourd and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Gourd and Juniper are as follows:
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Gourd and Juniper
Care of Bottle Gourd and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bottle Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.