Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
11-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Lagenaria siceraria
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Striped German'
Common Name
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
Striped German Tomato
In German
Flaschenkürbis
Hortensie
In French
Lagenaria siceraria
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lagenaria siceraria
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Cabaça
Hortênsia
In Polish
Tykwa pospolita
Hortensja
In Latin
utrem cucurbita
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Not Available
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Coccinia
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottle Gourd and Striped German Tomato
Season and care of Bottle Gourd and Striped German Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Gourd and Striped German Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Striped German Tomato season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Striped German Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Gourd is Neutral and for Striped German Tomato is Neutral.
Bottle Gourd and Striped German Tomato Physical Information
Bottle Gourd and Striped German Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Striped German Tomato height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Gourd and Striped German Tomato are as follows:
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Striped German Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Striped German Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottle Gourd and Striped German Tomato
Care of Bottle Gourd and Striped German Tomato 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 Striped German Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Striped German Tomato needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
