Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Brazil
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Brunfelsia americana, Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia chiricaspi
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
BRUNFELSIA calycina
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Raintree
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In Hindi
Brunfelsia plant
करेला
In German
Brunfelsia Pflanze
Bittermelone
In French
plante Brunfelsia
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
planta brunfelsia
Momordica charantia
In Greek
φυτό Brunfelsia
Not Available
In Portuguese
plantas Brunfelsia
Momordica
In Polish
Brunfelsia roślin
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
Hedysarum herba
Not Available
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Momordica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Petunia
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Brunfelsia and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Brunfelsia and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia season is Not Available and Bitter Gourd season is Not Available. The type of soil for Brunfelsia is Loam, Sand and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Brunfelsia and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Brunfelsia and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Brunfelsia flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Brunfelsia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia and Bitter Gourd
Care of Brunfelsia and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brunfelsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.