Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Vines
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
  
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
5-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
  
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Yellow, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Palmate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
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
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
  
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
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
  
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
  
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
  
Botanical Name
Clematis
  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
  
Common Name
Clematis
  
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
  
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
  
करेला
  
In German
Klematis
  
Bittermelone
  
In French
Clématite
  
Momordica charantia
  
In Spanish
Clemátide
  
Momordica charantia
  
In Greek
κληματιτής
  
Not Available
  
In Portuguese
Clematite
  
Momordica
  
In Polish
Clematis
  
Przepękla ogórkowata
  
In Latin
Clematis
  
Not Available
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Violales
  
Family
Ranunculaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Clematis
  
Momordica
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Anemoneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Season and Care of Clematis and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Clematis and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Bitter Gourd season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Clematis and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Clematis and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Clematis and Bitter Gourd
Care of Clematis and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Clematis 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.