Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Avoid during Pregnancy
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Trichosanthes cucumerina
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
Dill
In Hindi
चिचिण्डा
डिल प्लांट
In German
Schlangenhaargurke
Dill Pflanze
In French
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Dill usine
In Spanish
snake gourd
Dill Planta
In Greek
φίδι κολοκύθα
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
snake gourd
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Gurdlina ogórkowata
Dill roślin
In Latin
snake gourd
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Snake Gourd and Dill
Season and care of Snake Gourd and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Gourd and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Dill season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Snake Gourd is Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Snake Gourd and Dill Physical Information
Snake Gourd and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snake Gourd and Dill are as follows:
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Snake Gourd and Dill
Care of Snake Gourd and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snake Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.