Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, 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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In Hindi
ओरिएंटल लिली
करेला
In German
Orientalische Lilie
Bittermelone
In French
Lily Oriental
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
lirio oriental
Momordica charantia
In Greek
Oriental Lily
Not Available
In Portuguese
Lily Oriental
Momordica
In Polish
Oriental Lily
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
Oriental Lily
Not Available
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Lilieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Oriental Lily and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Oriental Lily and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Oriental Lily and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oriental Lily season is Summer and Bitter Gourd season is Summer. The type of soil for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oriental Lily is Neutral and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Oriental Lily and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Oriental Lily and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Oriental Lily and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Oriental Lily and Bitter Gourd
Care of Oriental Lily and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily 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.