Gomphrena

Bitter Gourd

About Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd

Gomphrena

Bitter Gourd

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Central America

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

380

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Habitat

Terrestrial

Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-125-7

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm90.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Yellow, Orange, Dark Green

Flower Color Modifier

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 Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Palmate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bees, Flies, Flying insects

Allergy

Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd

In Hindi

Gomphrena

करेला

In German

Gomphrena

Bittermelone

In French

Gomphrena

Momordica charantia

In Spanish

Gomphrena

Momordica charantia

In Greek

Gomphrena

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

Momordica

In Polish

Gomphrena

Przepękla ogórkowata

In Latin

Gomphrena

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Violales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Momordica

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

9080

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd

Wondering what are the properties of Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd? We provide you with everything About Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd. Gomphrena doesn't have thorns and Bitter Gourd doesn't have thorns. Also Gomphrena does not have fragrant flowers. Gomphrena has allergic reactions like and Bitter Gourd has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd

Season and care of Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.

Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd Physical Information

Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green

Care of Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd

Care of Gomphrena and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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.