Monterey Pine

Bitter Gourd

About Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd

Monterey Pine

Bitter Gourd

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

California, Mexico

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine

Number of Varieties

580

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-95-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 8, 9, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,440.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Dark Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Palmate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

very little fertilizers at a time

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

Pests and Diseases

Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies, Flying insects

Allergy

Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation

Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Sap, Wood

Fruits

Other Uses

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PINUS radiata

CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'

Common Name

Monterey Pine

Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd

In Hindi

मोंटेरी पाइन

करेला

In German

Monterey-Kiefer

Bittermelone

In French

Monterey Pine

Momordica charantia

In Spanish

El pino de Monterrey

Momordica charantia

In Greek

Monterey Pine

In Portuguese

Monterey Pine

Momordica

In Polish

Monterey Pine

Przepękla ogórkowata

In Latin

Pine

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Pinophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Violales

Family

Pinaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Pinus

Momordica

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Pinoideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

680

1 27800

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Properties of Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd

Wondering what are the properties of Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd? We provide you with everything About Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd. Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns and Bitter Gourd doesn't have thorns. Also Monterey Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Monterey Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Bitter Gourd has allergic reactions like Asthma, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. 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 Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd

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

Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd Physical Information

Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd are as follows:

Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green

Care of Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd

Care of Monterey Pine and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall 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 Monterey Pine 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.