Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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
Malus sylvestris
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
European crab apple
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In Hindi
european crab apple
करेला
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Bittermelone
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Momordica charantia
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Not Available
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Momordica
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
european crab apple
Not Available
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
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 European Crab Apple and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Bitter Gourd season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
European Crab Apple and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Bitter Gourd
Care of European Crab Apple and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer European Crab Apple 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.