Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
चिचिण्डा
Tabernaemontana
In German
Schlangenhaargurke
Tabernaemontana
In French
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
snake gourd
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
φίδι κολοκύθα
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
snake gourd
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Gurdlina ogórkowata
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
snake gourd
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Coccinia
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Snake Gourd and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Snake Gourd and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Gourd and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Gourd is Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Snake Gourd and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Snake Gourd and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Snake Gourd and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snake Gourd and Crape Jasmine
Care of Snake Gourd and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Snake Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.