Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
United States, California
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, foothill woods
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-7
Sunset Zone
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
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
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
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
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
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
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
CLARKIA concinna
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Red Ribbons
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In Hindi
Clarkia concinna
करेला
In German
Clarkia concinna
Bittermelone
In French
Clarkia concinna
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
concinna clarkia
Momordica charantia
In Greek
Clarkia concinna
Not Available
In Portuguese
Clarkia concinna
Momordica
In Polish
klarkia concinna
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
Clarkia concinna
Not Available
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clarkia concinna and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Clarkia concinna and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Clarkia concinna and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clarkia concinna season is Spring and Summer and Bitter Gourd season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clarkia concinna is Neutral and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Clarkia concinna and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Clarkia concinna and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Clarkia concinna and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Clarkia concinna and Bitter Gourd
Care of Clarkia concinna and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clarkia concinna 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 Clarkia concinna 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.