Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
North America, Mexico, Central America
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Crimson
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects
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
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
करेला
In German
Kracher penstemon
Bittermelone
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Momordica charantia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
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In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Momordica
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
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Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Momordica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Bitter Gourd season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bitter Gourd
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.