Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Argentina, Chile
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-7
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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Insects, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
करेला
In German
Lemon Verbena
Bittermelone
In French
Aloysia
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Momordica charantia
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Not Available
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Momordica
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Not Available
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bitter Gourd
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena 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.